Low and high ABI were predictive of incident CVD events after cIMT and CAC adjustment.

TAC was related to new or progressive CAC and inversely with aortic distensibility.

AAC was a better predictor of CVD and all-cause mortality than was CAC.

AAC was more related to CVD risk factors than CAC.

TAC and TAC progression were related to CVD risk factors.

Lower aortic bifurcation & larger aortic diameter were related to CVD risk factors.