ArticleJournal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis2023
The Association of Lung Function and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in a Japanese Population: The Tohoku Medical Megabank Community-Based Cohort Study.
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- Lung function and onset of cardiometabolic diseases in the longitudinal Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease study.BMJ open respiratory research · 2025Article
- Pulmonary function test and carotid intima-media thickness in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Caspian journal of internal medicine · 2025Article
- Progress Report of the Tohoku Medical Megabank Community-based Cohort Study: Study Profile of the Repeated Center-based Survey During Second Period in Miyagi Prefecture.Journal of epidemiology · 2024Article
- Carotid Intima Media Thickness and Risk Factor for Atherosclerosis: Tohoku Medical Megabank Community-Based Cohort Study.Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis · 2023Article
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Abstract
aimImpaired lung function is associated with atherosclerotic vascular events. Carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) is a marker for subclinical atherosclerosis. However, few studies have examined the association between lung function and cIMT among never smokers or individuals stratified by age. We investigated the association between lung function and cIMT in the Japanese population.
methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study of 3,716 men and 8,765 women aged 20 years or older living in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Lung function was evaluated using forced expiratory volume at 1 s (FEV
resultsAfter adjusting for potential confounders including passive smoking, lower FEV
conclusionsLower lung function was associated with higher cIMT in the Japanese population independent of age and smoking. Assessment of atherosclerosis or lung function may be required for individuals with lower lung function or atherosclerosis.
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