Comparative Study of Carotid Artery Disease in Hypertensive Versus Non-Hypertensive Patients Using Color Doppler Flow Imaging Gestational Carotid Disease in Hypertensive Patients

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Published: Aug 9, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1254
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Ultrasonography, Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, Doppler Ultrasound

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Areeba Mahmood
University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan
Syed Muhammad Yousaf Farooq
University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan
Ume Kalsoom Attique
University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan
Hamna Areej
University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan
Haq Nawaz Khan
University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan
Muhammad Usama Tahir
University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

Background: Carotid artery disease is common in patients with hypertension, leading to thickened intima-media layers and narrowed arteries, increasing the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction.


Objective: This study compared Color Doppler findings in hypertensive and non-hypertensive patients, focusing on intima-media thickness (IMT) and Doppler indices.


Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 patients at the University of Lahore, including 72 hypertensive and 48 non-hypertensive individuals. Doppler ultrasonography was performed using a Toshiba XARIO XG machine with a 5-7.5 MHz linear probe. Data on age, hypertension, diabetes status, gender, and IMT were collected. Doppler indices including Resistive Index (RI), Pulsatility Index (PI), End Diastolic Velocity (EDV), and Peak Systolic Velocity (PSV) were analyzed using SPSS version 25.0. An independent t-test compared Doppler indices between groups, with p < 0.05 considered significant.


Results: IMT was significantly higher in hypertensive patients (0.63 ± 0.16 mm right, 0.62 ± 0.14 mm left) compared to non-hypertensive patients (0.56 ± 0.14 mm right, 0.57 ± 0.14 mm left) with p-values of 0.013 and 0.048, respectively. No significant differences were found in other Doppler indices.


Conclusion: Hypertension is linked to increased carotid IMT, indicating a higher risk for plaque formation. Doppler ultrasound can help in early detection and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

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Mahmood, A., Syed Muhammad Yousaf Farooq, Ume Kalsoom Attique, Hamna Areej, Haq Nawaz Khan, & Muhammad Usama Tahir. (2024). Comparative Study of Carotid Artery Disease in Hypertensive Versus Non-Hypertensive Patients Using Color Doppler Flow Imaging: Gestational Carotid Disease in Hypertensive Patients. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(3), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1254
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Author Biographies

Syed Muhammad Yousaf Farooq, University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan

Assistant professor,University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan.

Ume Kalsoom Attique, University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan

Student, University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan.

Hamna Areej, University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan

Student, University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan.

Haq Nawaz Khan, University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan

Student, University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan.

Muhammad Usama Tahir, University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan

Student, University Institute of Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Pakistan.

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