Carotid Atherosclerosis in Asymptomatic Patients with at Least One Cardiovascular Risk Factor: A Cross-Sectional Study in Yaounde, Cameroon

Liliane Mfeukeu-Kuate; Honoré Yemele Kemnang; Christine Fahrida Ngalla; Ahmadou Musa Jingi; Eric Savom; Jean Claude Mballa Amougou; Ba Hamadou; Bernadette Ngo Nonga; Alain Patrick Menanga

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Carotid Atherosclerosis in Asymptomatic Patients with at Least One Cardiovascular Risk Factor: A Cross-Sectional Study in Yaounde, Cameroon

Liliane Mfeukeu-Kuate, Honoré Yemele Kemnang, Christine Fahrida Ngalla, Ahmadou Musa Jingi, Eric Savom, Jean Claude Mballa Amougou, Ba Hamadou, Bernadette Ngo Nonga, Alain Patrick Menanga

Published in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research (Volume 5, Issue 4)

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Introduction: Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of vascular disease worldwide. One of its main locations is in the carotid artery which is implicated in 20% of ischemic strokes. This study aimed to determine the frequency of carotid atherosclerosis in a group of asymptomatic patients with at least one cardiovascular risk factor. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study from January to June 2021 (6 months). We included consenting adults followed up at the Yaoundé Central Hospital and the Yaoundé University Teaching Hospital, aged at least 50 years and having at least one cardiovascular risk factor such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, smoking, or obesity. A Doppler ultrasound of the supra-aortic trunks was performed on each patient. Statistical analyses were performed using the chi-2 test for bivariate analysis and binary logistic regression for multivariate analyses. The threshold of significance was set at 0.05. Results: A total of 75 participants were included of which 26 were men and 49 women. The mean age (SD) was 62.96 (8.87) years. Hypertension was seen in 93.3% of the participants, dyslipidemia in 77.3%, obesity in 48%, type 2 diabetes in 34.7%, and 9.3% were smokers. High cardiovascular risk was seen in 22 (29.4%) participants. Twenty-seven participants (36%) had one or more carotid atheroma plaques, and 11 (14.7%) participants had a stenosis plaque. Hypercholesterolemia and high cardiovascular risk were associated with the presence of carotid atheroma plaque. Conclusion: The frequency of carotid atherosclerosis appears to be high in people over 50 years of age with at least one cardiovascular risk factor justifying the importance of control strategies against these factors.

Published in	Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research (Volume 5, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ccr.20210504.12
Page(s)	166-171
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Carotid Atherosclerosis, Asymptomatic Patients, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Yaoundé

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Liliane Mfeukeu-Kuate, Honoré Yemele Kemnang, Christine Fahrida Ngalla, Ahmadou Musa Jingi, Eric Savom, et al. Carotid Atherosclerosis in Asymptomatic Patients with at Least One Cardiovascular Risk Factor: A Cross-Sectional Study in Yaounde, Cameroon. Cardiol Cardiovasc Res. 2021;5(4):166-171. doi: 10.11648/j.ccr.20210504.12

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Liliane Mfeukeu-Kuate

Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Honoré Yemele Kemnang

Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Christine Fahrida Ngalla

Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Ahmadou Musa Jingi

Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon
Eric Savom

Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Jean Claude Mballa Amougou

Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Ba Hamadou

Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Bernadette Ngo Nonga

Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Alain Patrick Menanga

Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon

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  title = {Carotid Atherosclerosis in Asymptomatic Patients with at Least One Cardiovascular Risk Factor: A Cross-Sectional Study in Yaounde, Cameroon},
  journal = {Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research},
  volume = {5},
  number = {4},
  pages = {166-171},
  doi = {10.11648/j.ccr.20210504.12},
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  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ccr.20210504.12},
  abstract = {Introduction: Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of vascular disease worldwide. One of its main locations is in the carotid artery which is implicated in 20% of ischemic strokes. This study aimed to determine the frequency of carotid atherosclerosis in a group of asymptomatic patients with at least one cardiovascular risk factor. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study from January to June 2021 (6 months). We included consenting adults followed up at the Yaoundé Central Hospital and the Yaoundé University Teaching Hospital, aged at least 50 years and having at least one cardiovascular risk factor such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, smoking, or obesity. A Doppler ultrasound of the supra-aortic trunks was performed on each patient. Statistical analyses were performed using the chi-2 test for bivariate analysis and binary logistic regression for multivariate analyses. The threshold of significance was set at 0.05. Results: A total of 75 participants were included of which 26 were men and 49 women. The mean age (SD) was 62.96 (8.87) years. Hypertension was seen in 93.3% of the participants, dyslipidemia in 77.3%, obesity in 48%, type 2 diabetes in 34.7%, and 9.3% were smokers. High cardiovascular risk was seen in 22 (29.4%) participants. Twenty-seven participants (36%) had one or more carotid atheroma plaques, and 11 (14.7%) participants had a stenosis plaque. Hypercholesterolemia and high cardiovascular risk were associated with the presence of carotid atheroma plaque. Conclusion: The frequency of carotid atherosclerosis appears to be high in people over 50 years of age with at least one cardiovascular risk factor justifying the importance of control strategies against these factors.},
 year = {2021}
}

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