Regional and demographic variations of Carotid artery Intima and Media Thickness (CIMT): A Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background and objective Carotid artery intima media thickness (CIMT) is a strong predictor
of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and independent phenotype of early atherosclerosis. The …
of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and independent phenotype of early atherosclerosis. The …
[HTML][HTML] Optimizing Cardiovascular Health: A Comprehensive Review of Risk Assessment Strategies for Primary Prevention
V Karwa, A Wanjari, S Kumar, RH Dhondge, R Patil… - Cureus, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading global health concern, and effective primary
prevention strategies are essential to mitigate its impact. This comprehensive review …
prevention strategies are essential to mitigate its impact. This comprehensive review …
Intima-media thickness of femoral arteries and carotids among an adult hypertensive Nigerian population: a case–control study to assess their use as surrogate …
MA Soneye, AJ Adekanmi, MO Obajimi… - Annals of African …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background: Increased intima-media thickness (IMT) is an established and important
surrogate marker for atherosclerosis. Intima-media thickening in the femoral arteries occur …
surrogate marker for atherosclerosis. Intima-media thickening in the femoral arteries occur …
Association of traditional cardiovascular risk factors with carotid atherosclerosis among adults at a teaching hospital in south-western Nigeria
Background: Traditional cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs), which include age, gender,
hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia, smoking, alcohol consumption, chronic …
hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia, smoking, alcohol consumption, chronic …
[HTML][HTML] Association of Serum Cystatin C Level With Carotid Arterial Wall Elastic Resistance as a Potential Marker for Detection of Early Stage Atherosclerosis
S Sarumathy, MS SN, PA Anuba - Cureus, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Early diagnosis of atherosclerosis is exigent in patients with known
cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. During the initial phases of atherosclerosis …
cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. During the initial phases of atherosclerosis …
[HTML][HTML] Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Its Correlation With Echocardiographic Left Ventricular Function and Geometry in Hypertensive Individuals: A Cross …
M Inuwa, JN Ajuluchukwu, A Olusegun-Joseph - Cureus, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background It is important to consider left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and carotid intima-
media thickness (CIMT) in assessing hypertensive patients' global cardiovascular risk …
media thickness (CIMT) in assessing hypertensive patients' global cardiovascular risk …
Carotid intima-media thickness and carotid plaque: a pilot study of risk factors in an indigenous Nigerian population
Background Risk factors for carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) and carotid plaque (CP)
differ by ethnicity; however, this is not well understood in some ethnic populations. This work …
differ by ethnicity; however, this is not well understood in some ethnic populations. This work …
Sonographic evaluation of Intima-Media thickness of carotid artery in healthy, hypertensive and diabetic Nepalese population
S Regmi, H Khadka - Journal of Gandaki Medical College-Nepal, 2020 - nepjol.info
Abstract Introduction: Hypertension and Diabetes are two major risk factors for
atherosclerotic disease. Carotid artery intima media thickness (cIMT) is considered a reliable …
atherosclerotic disease. Carotid artery intima media thickness (cIMT) is considered a reliable …
Duplex carotid scan in hypertensive patients at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital Port Harcourt, Nigeria
SN Cookey, EO Nyeche, CM Wariboko - Nigerian Health Journal, 2022 - ajol.info
Background: Carotid vascular scan has proven a very valuable tool in assessing
atherosclerotic source of large vessel thromboembolic stroke. The stroke burden is high in …
atherosclerotic source of large vessel thromboembolic stroke. The stroke burden is high in …
[PDF][PDF] Serum Heavy Metals, Oxidized Low-Density Lipoproteins and Antioxidant Vitamins Levels as Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Diseases in Hypertensive …
LY Janadi, MG Mehanna, SS Moselhy, MA Zamzami - researchgate.net
Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a significant risk factor for various cardiovascular
diseases (CVDs), including heart failure, stroke, end-organ damage, and atherosclerosis …
diseases (CVDs), including heart failure, stroke, end-organ damage, and atherosclerosis …