The study of relationship between carotid atherosclerosis and ischemic stroke and correlation factors

Objective To investigate relationship between carotid atherosclerosis(CAS)and ischemic stroke and correlation factors.Methods 86 strokes and 88 age-matched control group were checked by color Doppler ultrasonography on the carotid arteries,the levels of IMT in the average of common carotid artery was observed,and relationship between carotid atherosclerosis(CAS)and ischemic stroke.All cases were divided into the plaque group and non-plaque group according to the ultrasonic presence and absence of plaque,and the risk factors were compared.Results Compared with the control group,a significantly increased level of serum high sensitivity C reactive protein(hs-CRP)and LDL,and thicker intima-media thickness(IMT)of carotid artery were found in the stroke group.Age,hypertension,diabetesand and hs-CRP levels were higher in the plaque group than those in the non-plaque group.Conclusion Carotid IMT,hs-CRP,and LDL might play important roles in ischemic stroke,it could be used to forecast the onset of CAS.