ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2020
Evaluation of carotid atherosclerosis and related risk factors using ultrasonic B-Flow technology in elderly patients.
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- Intelligent handheld ultrasound improving the ability of non-expert general practitioners in carotid examinations for community populations: a prospective and parallel controlled trial.Ultrasonography (Seoul, Korea) · 2025Article
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- Clinical Applications of B-Flow Ultrasound: A Scoping Review of the Literature.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Development and validation of a nomogram for evaluating the incident risk of carotid atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2023Article
- What are the benefits and drawbacks of statins in carotid artery disease? A perspective review.Expert review of cardiovascular therapyReview
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Abstract
objectiveThis study was performed to identify the risk factors for carotid atherosclerotic plaque formation using B-Flow ultrasound.
methodsIn total, 120 patients who underwent bilateral carotid ultrasound examination were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. The intima-media thickness was measured, and the risk factors for carotid atheromatous plaque formation were investigated.
resultsAge, sex, medical history of hypertension, coronary heart disease, and diabetes were risk factors for carotid atheromatous plaque formation. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the main risk factors for carotid atheromatous plaque formation were male sex, advanced age, a high hemoglobin concentration, a high red cell distribution width, and a high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration.
conclusionThe risk factors for carotid atheromatous plaque formation were basically the same as those for stroke. Early ultrasound examination of the carotid artery enables the identification of risk factors associated with stroke.
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