Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2013, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (6): 868-871.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2013.06.017

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Analysis of contributory factors to elderly carotid atherosclerosis in community

YANG Minjing, ZHANG Yonghui, LIU Jielin, BI Qi, WANG Yixin   

  1. Department of Neurology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100029, China
  • Received:2013-10-16 Online:2013-12-21 Published:2013-12-13

Abstract:

Objective To investigate status and contributory factors of carotid atherosclerosis in middle age to elderly population in Datun community by Chaoyang District in Beijing. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted, 804 residents(male:259; female:545) above 40 years of age in Datun community were selected. Subjects were screened for carotid atherosclerosis plaque, determined whether atherosclerosis plaque has existed in carotid artery using ultrasound, recorded the incident rate of risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, hyperlipidemia, and cigarette smoking. Results The detection rate of carotid atherosclerosis plaque in this community was 78.6%, among this, the detection rate was 68.8% in 40~59 years old group, 84.8% in 60~85 years old group. The contributory factors to the severity of carotid atherosclerosis in this population included age, gender, smoking, alcohol drinking as well as value of high density lipoprotein. Conclusion In Datun community, the incidence of carotid atherosclerosis increased gradually with age, and incidence of male was higher than that of female. It is necessary to make smokers give up smoking and control alcohol drinking, to reduce the incidence of carotid atherosclerosis. High density lipoprotein is one protective factor of carotid atherosclerosis.

Key words: carotid atherosclerosis, influence factor, community

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