Objective: In this study we aimed to compare carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) with Gensini score which objective evidence to demonstrate the severity of coronary artery disease.
Methods: The study included 76 CAD patients (41 men, 35 women, mean age 60.7±11.2 years, range: 42-83) We calculated the Gensini score and measured CIMT for each patient, CAD patients was separated into two groups: patients with mild atherosclerosis (Gensini score <25 points) and severe atherosclerosis (Gensini score ≥25 points). The CIMT values were compared to Gensini score (CAD severity).
Results: The severe atherosclerosis group had significantly higher CIMT values compared to the mild atherosclerosis group [(1.2±0.16 range: 0.90-1.50), (0.97±0.07 range: 0.90-1.10), p<0.01, respectively].
There was a significant correlation with CIMT and Gensini score, age, BMI, LDL cholesterol [(r= 0.365, p<0.01), (r=0.327, p=0.03), (r=-0.341, p<0.01), (r=0.385, p<0.01), respectively.
Conclusion: We found a significant association between CIMT and Gensini score which objective evidence to severity of CAD. As a non-invasive measurement CIMT can be used as an additional method in recognition of severe coronary artery disease
Key words: Carotid intima-media thickness, Gensini score, coronary artery disease, ultrasonography
Karotis intima media kalınlığı gensini skoru koroner arter hastalığı ultrasonografi
Birincil Dil | Türkçe |
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Bölüm | Araştırma Yazıları |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 8 Ocak 2016 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 8 Ocak 2016 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2015 Cilt: 42 Sayı: 4 |