Key result
Diabetes is linked to ~12% higher mean CIMT compared to non-diabetics.
Why the study?
Carotid artery intimal medial thickness guides detection of atherosclerotic vascular disease and subclinical organ damage, and the study aimed to analyse IMT in diabetic and non-diabetic subjects.
Does diabetes mellitus increase carotid artery intimal medial thickness compared to non-diabetic subjects?
Cross-Sectional (n=200)
Single-blind
No
Does diabetes mellitus increase carotid artery intimal medial thickness compared to non-diabetic subjects?
Absolute Event Rate: 0.95% vs 0.85%
p-value: p=0.003
Diabetic patients have significantly higher carotid intima-media thickness compared to non-diabetics, and CIMT correlates with age, total cholesterol, and systolic blood pressure, supporting its use as a screening tool for early atherosclerosis.
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Diabetes associated with higher CIMT; confirms link to subclinical atherosclerosis but leaves screening utility open.
Vareed et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Diabetes Mellitus (n=200). Diabetes Mellitus vs. Non-diabetic was evaluated on Mean Carotid Artery Intimal Medial Thickness (CIMT) in mm (p=0.003). Diabetic subjects had a significantly higher mean carotid artery intimal medial thickness (0.95 mm) compared to non-diabetic subjects (0.85 mm).
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