Residual cholesterol levels are associated with carotid plaque stability in patients with carotid stenosis.

ABSTRACT: Residual cholesterol (RC) is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis. High levels of RC have been shown to be associated with unstable plaque in healthy populations. However, the association between RC and unstable carotid plaque in specific populations with carotid stenosis has not been investigated. In this study, the association between RC and unstable carotid plaque in patients with carotid stenosis was investigated. Carotid ultrasound was used to determine the stability of carotid plaque. The relationship between RC levels and unstable carotid plaque was analyzed using logistic regression. The relationship between RC levels and unstable carotid plaque was assessed according to the degree of carotid stenosis. In addition, the predictive efficacy of RC levels for unstable p

SUBMITTER: Li W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12916964 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature