Exploring the Correlation between Systemic Inflammatory Markers and Carotid Atherosclerosis Indices in Middle-Aged Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Ji-Eun SongJi-In HwangHae-Jin Ko Ji-Yeon ParkHee-Eun HongAh Sol Kim

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular development and disease (2024)

Inflammatory markers, particularly the NLR and PLR, demonstrate a correlation with carotid atherosclerosis. Both the NLR and PLR hold potential as valuable surrogate markers for carotid atherosclerosis. To further substantiate their predictive efficacy, further prospective studies are needed.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
middle aged
physical activity
type diabetes
risk factors
risk assessment
case control