The relationship between Choroidal Vascular Index and non-invasive ultrasonographic atherosclerosis predictors

• DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2024.104046
• Publication Date: 2024-03-11T09:30:33Z
• Authors: Muhammet Fatih Ba...; Güvenç Toprak; Yunus Alkan
• Keywords: Intima-media thickness

: This study explores the intricate connections between choroidal vascular index (CVI) and non-invasive ultrasonographic atherosclerosis predictors, shedding light on potential links ocular dynamics systemic cardiovascular health. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 81 participants, assessing CVI, intima-media thickness (IMT), extra-media (EMT), PATIMA index. The presence coronary artery disease (CAD) was also evaluated. Statistical methods included descriptive statistics, t-tests for group comparisons, Spearman correlation analysis, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Our findings revealed that patients with CAD had lower CVI values compared to those without CAD, underscoring association CAD. Significant negative correlations were observed IMT, EMT, PATIMA, ROC identified optimal cutoff hypertension detection, showcasing its as diagnostic marker. results align existing literature changes, supporting notion may be promising indicator conditions. contributes broader understanding relationships health, providing foundation future research clinical applications. suggests holds relevance marker identifying conditions, offering insights into fields neurology, physical therapy, rehabilitation. Addressing limitations, this encourages further investigation multifaceted predictors.