Key result
In a systematic review of 18 studies, hypertension and age (r=0.6, P=0.000) were associated with increased intima media thickness of the common carotid artery.
Why the study?
Hypertension is a substantial risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, but the extent of increased common carotid artery intima-media thickness in hypertensive and pre-hypertensive patients needed determination.
Does hypertension or pre-hypertension increase the intima-media thickness of the common carotid artery?
Population
Hypertensive and pre-hypertensive patients across 18 prospective studies
Comparison
Hypertensive and pre-hypertensive patients vs controls
Design
Systematic review of prospective studies
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Systematic Review
Does hypertension or pre-hypertension increase the intima-media thickness of the common carotid artery?
This systematic review confirms that carotid intima-media thickness increases with age and hypertension, highlighting the utility of ultrasonography in detecting early atherosclerotic changes.
A 2022 study conducted a systematic review in Hypertension and pre-hypertension. Hypertension and pre-hypertension vs. Normotensive individuals was evaluated on Intima media thickness. In a systematic review of 18 studies, hypertension and age (r=0.6, P=0.000) were associated with increased intima media thickness of the common carotid artery.
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