Key result
Among patients with metabolic syndrome, 39% had raised carotid intima media thickness (>0.10 cm), which was significantly associated with higher systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, and triglycerides.
Why the study?
Metabolic syndrome and its individual criteria pose a risk for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, and this study aimed to assess CIMT in patients with metabolic syndrome.
Is metabolic syndrome associated with increased carotid intima media thickness?
Population
100 patients with metabolic syndrome diagnosed by NCEP ATP III criteria
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Supports link to subclinical atherosclerosis in metabolic syndrome; hypothesis-generating, should not yet change practice.
Cross-Sectional (n=100)
No
Is metabolic syndrome associated with increased carotid intima media thickness?
In patients with metabolic syndrome, elevated CIMT is common and correlates with higher blood pressure and worse lipid profiles, highlighting the risk of subclinical atherosclerosis.
Abhishek et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Metabolic syndrome (n=100). Metabolic syndrome was evaluated on Raised carotid intima media thickness (>0.10 cm). Among patients with metabolic syndrome, 39% had raised carotid intima media thickness (>0.10 cm), which was significantly associated with higher systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, and triglycerides.
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