Carotid intima-media thickness and risk of atherosclerosis in multiple sclerosis: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by inflammation and demyelination in the central nervous system. Recent studies have suggested a potential association between MS and an increased risk of atherosclerosis, a systemic vascular disease involving arterial wall thickening. Understanding this relationship is crucial, given the heightened cardiovascular risk observed in MS patients.

Objective

To investigate factors influencing the development of atherosclerosis in patients with multiple sclerosis (pwMS), focusing on carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) as a marker.

Methods

114 pwMS (82 females and 32 males) and 127 control subjects (57 females and 70 males) were included. The mean CIMT between the two groups was compared. Additionally, the effects of annu

SUBMITTER: Najmi EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11575821 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature