Research Article: The correlation analysis between preoperative cerebral small vessel disease and carotid plaque echo characteristics
Abstract:
This study explores the correlation between carotid plaques and cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD).
A total of 167 patients were divided into CSVD ( n = 119) and Non-CSVD ( n = 48) groups. Various clinical variables, including body mass index (BMI), coronary artery disease, hypertension, and carotid plaque echo characteristics, were evaluated using multivariate logistic regression analysis.
The analysis revealed that carotid isoechoic plaques (OR = 2.139, 95% CI 1.421–3.219, P < 0.001) and hypoechoic plaques (OR = 1.687, 95% CI 1.206–2.359, P = 0.002) are independent risk factors for CSVD. Other variables such as BMI, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia did not reach statistical significance.
The presence of carotid isoechoic and hypoechoic plaques significantly increases the risk of CSVD, highlighting the importance of carotid imaging in assessing stroke risk and guiding clinical management.
Introduction:
Perioperative stroke is a significant and devastating complication, particularly prevalent in patients undergoing cardiac and major vascular surgeries, with reported incidences ranging from 2% to 10% ( 1 ). This condition poses a major challenge to surgical outcomes, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Among the elderly population, cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is a highly common neurological disorder and a leading cause of stroke, contributing to an estimated 20% to 30% of all strokes in this…
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