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The correlation analysis between preoperative cerebral small vessel disease and carotid plaque echo characteristics

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose This study explores the correlation between carotid plaques and cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). Method 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. Results 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. Conclusion 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.

Source: Frontiers in Neurology

DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2025.1625480

Authors: Yanqing Zhou, Pianpian Yan, Shengwen Guo, Yiting Huang, Lulu Jiang

Institution: Xiamen University

Language: English

Topic: Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801