A clinical study on quantitative evaluation of carotid elasticity in familial hypercholesterolemia by echo tracking technique
- VernacularTitle:回声跟踪技术评价家族性高胆固醇血症患者颈动脉弹性的临床研究
- Author:
Qiang YONG
;
Zhian LI
;
Jie LIN
;
Lya WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ultrasonography;
Carotid arteries;
Hypercholesterolemia,familial
- From:
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography
2003;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective With a newly developed ultrasoundbased technique named as echo tracking,to determine the carotid stiffness and compliance in familial hypercholesterolemia(FH) patients.Methods The study population included 8 FH patients with 3 male and 4 female at a mean age of((17.22)?(5.69)) years and 7 normal controls. With the echo tracking technique,the quantitative parameters of Ep,? and the arterial compliance(AC) were detected.Results Ep,? and AC of the subtotal FH patients were higher than that of controls,the statistical significance was found in ? of both common carotid arteries,Ep of right common artery and AC of left artery in two groups.Conclusions The echo tracking technique may be a promising modality for noninvasive estimation of the atherosclerotic proceeding in FH patients.
