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Comparison of Carotid Intima-media Thickness in Hypertensive Patients and Control Group

Ghodratollah Naseh1, Mahyar Mohammadi Fard2, Toba Kazemi3

  • 1Department of Surgery, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.

Journal of Cardiovascular Echography
|May 4, 2017
PubMed

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Hypertensive patients show increased carotid intima-media thickness compared to healthy individuals. Longer hypertension duration may accelerate atherosclerosis, highlighting the need for early intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hypertension (HTN) is a prevalent global health issue.
  • Despite advances, HTN-related mortality and morbidity remain high.
  • Vascular wall changes, assessed via intima-media thickness, are critical HTN complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT) between hypertensive patients and a control group.
  • To investigate the relationship between hypertension duration and CIMT.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 43 hypertensive patients and 43 healthy controls.
  • Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and outer vessel diameter measured by ultrasonography.
  • Hypertension was managed with medication in the patient group.

Main Results:

  • Mean CIMT was significantly higher in hypertensive patients across all carotid arteries (P < 0.05).
  • No significant correlation between hypertension duration and mean CIMT, except in the right internal carotid artery (P = 0.024).

Conclusions:

  • Elevated mean CIMT is confirmed in hypertensive individuals compared to controls.
  • Hypertension duration may influence the acceleration of atherosclerosis.
Abstract

Keywords:
Atherosclerosiscarotid intima-media thicknesshypertensionultrasound

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