[A mathematical model for prediction of the effect of hyperlipidemia on thickness of the intima-media complex in the carotid artery wall as an indicator of atherosclerosis]

Srp Arh Celok Lek. 2002 Sep-Oct;130(9-10):301-5. doi: 10.2298/sarh0210301n.
[Article in Serbian]

Abstract

The growth of intima media complex is widely accepted parameter in studies that are in relation to the process of atherosclerosis. Increased value of intima-media thickness (IMT) a. carotis communis is the incontestable index of atherosclerosis process in regard to distinct vascular spheres and wider cardiovascular risk. Hypercholesterolemia as the well-known promoter of atherogenesis influence on the increase of IMT. It is established that there is a highly valuable connection (p < 0.001) between the levels of cholesterol and the thickness of IMT. It is also observed a highly significant linear and cubic correlation between the cholesterol and IMT. Concerning the relationship between trigliceride and IMT, it stands out as the highly relevant (R = 0.42; p < 0.001) but the coefficient of correlation is fewer than cholesterol (R = 0.56). Increased value of cholesterol and triglicerides exerts influence on IMT of a. carotis communis simultaneously which leads to highly consequential equation: IMT = 0.005 x TG-0.008 x Chol + 0.28. This mathematics model can be noteworthy if one anticipates effects of primary and secondary prevention.

MeSH terms

  • Arteriosclerosis / etiology*
  • Arteriosclerosis / pathology
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / etiology*
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / pathology
  • Carotid Artery, Common / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Artery, Common / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperlipidemias / complications
  • Hyperlipidemias / diagnostic imaging
  • Hyperlipidemias / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Models, Statistical
  • Risk Factors
  • Tunica Intima / pathology*
  • Tunica Media / pathology*
  • Ultrasonography