Why the study?
To analyze the presence of atheromatous disease in individuals aged > 65 years and understand its correlation with vascular risk factors.
Do vascular risk factors correlate with carotid atheromatous disease in individuals over 65 years of age?
Population
5885 individuals aged > 65 years who underwent carotid echoDoppler
Comparison
Correlation between vascular risk factors and atheromatous disease or intima-media index
Design
Cross-sectional observational study
Authors
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May support targeted Doppler screening in elderly with vascular risks; leaves open whether it improves outcomes or warrants practice change.
Do vascular risk factors correlate with carotid atheromatous disease in individuals over 65 years of age?
In individuals over 65, non-modifiable risk factors determine increased arterial wall thickness, while modifiable risk factors are decisive for more advanced atherosclerotic disease (plaques).
Mateus et al. (2023) studied this question.
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