Systemic immune-inflammation index is associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness in hypertensive patients.

Published in: Clinical and experimental hypertension (New York, N.Y. : 1993) (2021)

SII was an independent predictor of elevated CIMT in hypertensive patients. Preventive approaches for future atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases can be developed in those with higher SII level.

Keyphrases

hypertensive patients
blood pressure
cardiovascular disease
oxidative stress
cardiovascular risk factors
current status
optical coherence tomography
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
coronary artery disease