Prevalence and factors associated with carotid atherosclerosis in a Malagasy population with Type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross‐sectional retrospective study
Sitraka Angelo Raharinavalona,
Rija Mikhaël Miandrisoa,
Rija Eric Raherison
et al.
Abstract:AimOur study aims to determine the prevalence and factors associated with carotid atherosclerosis in Malagasy Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).MethodsThis was a cross‐sectional retrospective study, carried out over a period of 30 months. The diagnosis of carotid atherosclerosis is established by the presence of a carotid plaque increased carotid intima‐media thickness ≥1.1 mm on Doppler ultrasound.ResultsWe included 132 T2DM. The prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis was 63.6% (38.6% carotid plaque and 25% inti… Show more
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