SONOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF CAROTID ARTERY INTIMA-MEDIA THICKNESS IN DIFERENET AGE GROUPS

Abstract

Background:

The common carotid arteries are major blood vessels that supply blood to the neck and head. They are also responsible for delivering oxygen-rich blood to neck, face and brain. Common carotid artery intima-media thickness IMT is define as measurement of thickness of two inner layers of carotid artery wall, the intima and media. Normal CCA-IMT is typically under 0.9mm.

Objective:

Was to find sonographic evaluation of common carotid artery intima media thickness in different age groups.

Methodology:

A total of 191 both male and female subjects were taken, both male and female had different age groups are included in this study. Sample size is taken from a clinic situated in Green Town Lahore. A cross sectional survey was conducted through non probability convenient sampling. Data was collected through detailed history taken from subjects, through questioner sheets and ultrasonic findings. Thickness of intima-media were found through ultrasound in different age groups. Data analysis was done by MS excel software.

Results:

191 test subjects both male and female from different age groups were selected for his study. Detailed medical history through interview were taken from all the subjects,

questioner sheets were used for the data collection. Data analysis was done by MS excel software. Independent sample t-test is applied for the analysis which reveals direct association between intima-media thickness variations and age factor. Chi square is alsoapplied to the risk factor which reveals many risk factors like smoking, alcohol, cholesterol all also associated with the abnormality of the intima-media thickness.

Conclusion:

This study shows there is strong association between increasing age, medical histories (smoking, stroke, lipedema) and abnormal thickness of intima-media

specifically on left side, abnormal intima media thickness can lead to many other complications like, higher risk of stroke, PAD, and other cardiovascular events.