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This study aims to explore the relationship between hepatic steatosis and carotid atherosclerosis.

Hepatic steatosis is associated with an increased risk of carotid atherosclerosis

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This study aims to explore the relationship between hepatic steatosis and carotid atherosclerosis.
Examined a random sample of 4,222 adults aged 20 to 79 years without liver cirrhosis or hepatitis B and C.
Defined hepatic steatosis sonographically and assessed atherosclerosis using carotid ultrasound to measure intima-media thickness (IMT) and plaque prevalence.
Analyzed associations using bivariate and adjusted models.
Hepatic steatosis prevalence was 29.9%.
Those aged 45 and older showed an association between hepatic steatosis and IMT, but not after adjusting for risk factors.
Carotid plaque prevalence was 76.8% in those with fatty liver and 66.6% in those without (P<0.001), indicating a strong link.

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Randomized trial investigates hepatic steatosis and carotid atherosclerosis in adults, suggesting significant health risks.

Henry Völzke (2005) studied this question.

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