Stratified analysis of carotid plaque and intima-media thickness as stroke predictors in type 2 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke represents a common macrovascular complication among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and carotid plaque (CP) serve as key indicators of cerebrovascular pathology. However, it is still unclear whether the associations of IMT and CP with stroke vary across different diabetic patient subgroups. We aimed to investigate the associations of IMT and CP with stroke in T2DM patients and further explored the subgroup variations.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, 2,627 T2DM patients aged 32-80 years were enrolled. Baseline data including age, sex, anthropometrics, blood pressure, lipid profiles, smoking status, and medication use were collected. IMT and CP were measured by ultrasonography. Logistic regression analysis

SUBMITTER: Fu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12711504 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature