Angiology: Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9495
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ISSN: 2329-9495
+44 7868 792050
Varun Dhir
India
Research Article
Carotid Intima Media Thickness in Systemic Sclerosis Patients: Results From a Single Centre, Cross Sectional, Case-Control Study
Author(s): Shefali Sharma, Raneesh Mohamed, Mahesh Prakash, Aadhaar Dhooria and Varun DhirShefali Sharma, Raneesh Mohamed, Mahesh Prakash, Aadhaar Dhooria and Varun Dhir
Objective: To describe the parameters of subclinical vascular changes [Carotid Intima Media Thickness (cIMT), Flow Mediated Dilatation (FMD), Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI)] in patients with systemic sclerosis and compare them with age and sex matched controls.
Methods: 50 patients of systemic sclerosis aged 20-50 years were selected and compared with the same no. of age and sex matched controls. Patients with diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking and thyroid disorders were excluded. cIMT, FMD and ABPI were calculated for all participants.
Results: The cases and controls were well matched in terms of age, blood pressure, Body Mass Index, renal and liver functions, and lipid profiles. 34 patients had limited cutaneous SSc while 16 had diffuse cutaneous SSc. cIMT was significantly more in SSc patients as co.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9495.1000190