Correlation of lipid profile and carotid artery plaque as detected by Doppler ultrasound in ischaemic stroke patients--A hospital-based study.
J Indian Med Assoc
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2006 Jun; 104(6): 325-6, 330
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-99789
ABSTRACT
Stroke is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality all over the world. Carotid plaque formation and intima media thickness can be a predictor of ischaemic stroke. In this regard studies from our country, are few and far between. This is a small hospital-based study to look in to this matter. We have assessed the intima media thickness of the common carotid as well as the internal and external carotid arteries by the ultrasound method. The lipid profiles were estimated and correlated with the intima media thickness. Results indicate that in the common as well as in the internal and external carotid arteries, the intima media thickness is a good predictor of ischaemic stroke. This thickness is also well correlated with the lipid levels in blood. Hence this non-invasive method can be used successfully to identify the high risk patients, prone to develop stroke.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Prognosis
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Aged, 80 and over
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Carotid Arteries
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Brain Ischemia
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Pilot Projects
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Risk Factors
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged80
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Med Assoc
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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