Prospective observation on the association of snoring with subclinical changes in carotid atherosclerosis over four years.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although there is a growing interest in the independent effect of snoring on carotid atherosclerosis, few studies have observed the relationship between snoring and change in carotid atherosclerosis prospectively. Therefore, the present study aimed to prospectively examine the association of snoring with subclinical changes in carotid atherosclerosis during a four-year period.

Methods

Participants in an ongoing prospective cohort study (n=3129) were enrolled. Subclinical changes in carotid atherosclerosis were assessed using: (i) mean and maximum intima-media thickness (IMT) on both common carotid arteries; (ii) prevalence of elevated IMT (maximum IMT > or = 1.0 mm); and (iii) presence of plaque. Measurement was performed using B-mode ultrasonogram at baseline and

SUBMITTER: Kim J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4127330 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature