The Relationship Between Cancer and Functional and Structural Markers of Subclinical Atherosclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The relationship between cancer and subclinical atherosclerosis has always been the focus of people's attention. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis by evaluating the effects of cancer on functional and structural markers of subclinical atherosclerosis:intima-media thickness (IMT), pulse wave velocity (PWV), and flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD).

Methods

A comprehensive and systematic literature search was conducted on the internet. Sensitivity analysis, publication bias, standard mean difference (SMD), corresponding 95% confidence interval (95% CI), and subgroup analysis were performed for all relevant research indicators in the retrieved literature.

Results

Forty-six studies were included, including 3,729 cancer patients and 2,404 healthy co

SUBMITTER: Diao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9115552 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature