Evaluation of carotid atherosclerosis and pulse pressure in elderly patients with essential hypertension by ultrasound

Objective To evaluate the carotid atherosclerosis and pulse pressure in elderly patients with essential hypertension by color Doppler ultrasound.Methods The blood pressure of 80 patients was monitored dynamically,and their carotid artery wall,lumens,intima-media thickness(IMT),plague size and bloodstream were observed by color Doppler ultrasound,then their condition of pulse pressure and carotid atherosclerosis was analyzed.Results In 80 patients with hypertension,with the higher of hypertension grade,the pulse pressure was increased,the detection rate of plaque was increased,and the diameter of carotid artery,IMT and RI were increased,there was significant difference(P0.05).Conclusion Pulse pressure monitor can predict early atherosclerosis,early treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease.