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[Intima-media thickness and its relation with the SCORE function in Spain].

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Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) correlates with cardiovascular risk factors and age. Increased IMT and plaque presence were observed in intermediate and high cardiovascular risk groups, highlighting its role in atherosclerosis evaluation.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Ultrasound
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Subclinical atherosclerosis evaluation is crucial for cardiovascular prevention.
  • Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) measurement is a proposed method for assessing atherosclerosis.
  • Understanding the association between IMT and cardiovascular risk factors is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the association between carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and cardiovascular risk (CVR) factors.
  • To correlate IMT with CVR estimated by the SCORE function.
  • To evaluate the presence of carotid plaque in relation to CVR.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study involving 1,118 participants for SCORE function risk assessment.
  • Carotid echo-doppler and IMT measurement performed on 467 participants.
  • Evaluation of carotid plaque presence in relation to cardiovascular risk categories.

Main Results:

  • Mean IMT was 0.63745 mm, with higher values in medium and high CVR groups.
  • IMT showed a positive association with age, weight, and diabetes.
  • Atherosclerotic plaques were found in 13% of participants, predominantly in intermediate and high CVR groups.

Conclusions:

  • Carotid IMT and plaque presence are similar in intermediate and high cardiovascular risk individuals.
  • Increased carotid IMT is associated with age, weight, and diabetes.
  • IMT measurement aids in evaluating subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk stratification.