Prevalence of Carotid Artery Disease and Risk Factors in Asymptomatic Thai Population using Carotid Duplex Ultrasonography at the Check-up Clinic, Health Promotion Center at Bangkok Hospital
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MATERIALS AND METHODS: The cross-sectional observation study was conducted in a sample of patients (Thai population) who took an annual health check-up at the Bangkok Medical Center (BMC) over a 10 month period from June 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012. A total of 2,105 subjects were enrolled and underwent a carotid duplex examination using the standard procedure. The results from the carotid duplex ultrasonography and risk factors that contribute to carotid artery abnormalities were recorded and analyzed using a multiple logistic regression method and a prevalence rate ratio.
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تاریخ انتشار 2014