Author/Authors :
Azarpazhooh, Mahmoud Reza Biochemistry and Nutrition Research Center - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Kazemi-Bajestani, Mohammad Reza Cardiovascular Research Center - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Esmaeili, Habib Department of Statistics - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Vedadian, Payam Biochemistry and Nutrition Research Center - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Ebrahimi, Mahmoud Cardiovascular Research Center - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Parizadeh, Mohammad Reza Biochemistry and Nutrition Research Center - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Heidari-Bakavoli, Ali Reza Cardiovascular Research Center - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Moohebati, Mohsen Cardiovascular Research Center - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Safarian, Mohammad Biochemistry and Nutrition Research Center - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Mokhber, Naghmeh Psychiatry and Behavioral Research Center - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Nematy, Mohsen Biochemistry and Nutrition Research Center - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Mazidi, Mohsen Biochemistry and Nutrition Research Center - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Ferns, Gorden A. Division of Medical Education - Brighton and Sussex Medical School - University of Brighton, UK , Ghayour-Mehrabani, Majid Biochemistry and Nutrition Research Center - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract :
Background: Carotid ultrasound appears to be useful in the assessment of cardiovascular risk. In this study, we have assessed the carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) in a group of individuals without a history of cardiovascular events.
Methods: A sample of 431subjects (189 [43.9%] males and 242 [56.1%] females) was obtained from an urban population using a stratifi ed-cluster method in Mashhad stroke and heart atherosclerosis disorder study. None of the subjects had a history of the cardiovascular event. Carotid artery duplex ultrasound was used to determine the CIMT in all subjects, and to identify those with an abnormal value (CIMT [+]; i.e., CIMT ≥ 0.8 mm). Dietary intake of participants was assessed using a questionnaire for 24-h dietary recall. The relationship between anthropometric, biochemical and dietary data and CIMT were assessed.
Results: The mean age of subjects was 48.7 ± 8.0 years. Of the 431 patients, 118 (27.4%) were found to be CIMT (+). Of the cardiovascular parameters assessed, only age (odds ratio [OR] [95% confi dence interval (CI)], 1.11 [0.56-4.34]; P < 0.01) and male gender (OR [95% CI], 1.14 [0.63-2.23]; P < 0.05) were signifi cant independent predictors of ultrasound defi ned CIMT. Crude and total energy adjusted intake were not associated with the presence of CIMT (+).
Conclusions: It appears that within a relatively young Iranian population of individuals without a history of cardiovascular event, the presence of CIMT (+) defined by duplex ultrasound cut-off value of ≥0.8 mm, did not associate with several modifiable cardiovascular risk factors or measures of dietary intake.
