Endothelial function and arterial stiffness indexes in subjects with carotid plaque and carotid plaque length: A subgroup analysis showing the relationship with hypertension and diabetes

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability globally. A large proportion of ischemic strokes are caused by carotid atherosclerotic plaques. However, the relationship between vascular health status (arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction) and carotid plaque remains unclear.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - January 18, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Yan Zhang, Meng Wang, Xiaofeng Jing, Qiongfang Cao, Peng Zhang, Yuhan Wang, Fangfang Liu, Xuejun Xu, Jian Wang, Lanying He, Fan Xu Source Type: research