Differential association of flow velocities in the carotid artery with plaques, intima media thickness and cardiac function.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

We aimed to determine the association of carotid intima media thickness (CIMT), carotid plaques, and heart function with peak systolic velocity (PSV) of the common (CCA) and internal carotid artery (ICA) in a cross-sectional study.

Methods

In the population-based Hamburg-City-Health-Study participants between 45 and 74 years were recruited. Cardio-vascular risk factors were assessed by history, blood samples, and clinical examination. CIMT, plaques, and PSV were determined by carotid ultrasound. Serum N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) was determined as a biomarker for cardiac dysfunction, and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was quantified by echocardiography. Participants with carotid stenosis were excluded. Data were analyzed by

SUBMITTER: Rimmele DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9833222 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature