Co-Relation Of Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT) With Risk Factors Of Coronary Artery Disease

Volume 20 No 17 (2022)

Dr. Prakash Ram Relwani, Dr. Vrinda K. Kulkarni

DOI: 10.14704/Nq.2022.20.17.Nq88089

Abstract

Introduction: Measurement of Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT) is a risk free and cost effective investigation. CIMT may corelate with other risk factors of atherosclerosis and thus, coronary artery disease(CAD). However, the usefulness of CIMT as a risk factor of CAD in Indian scenario is not much studied. Objective: The primary objective of our study was to determine utility of CIMT as a marker for risk of coronary artery disease. Materials and Methods: This study was a case control study at a tertiary care institute which included 100 subjects which were divided into multiple groups as per CAD risk factors. A detailed history was taken. Subjects underwent investigations like blood sugars and lipid profile. CIMT was measured by carotid doppler study. Statistical analysis was undertaken.

Keywords

Carotid Doppler, CIMT, CAD, Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidaemia, Smoking

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