Abstract:ObjectiveTo investigate the distribution of carotid atherosclerosis(CAS)and its correlation with the different levels of blood pressure(BP)Methods1600 subjects were selected randomly and divided into 4 groups: normal BP group(BP<120/80mmHg),high\|normal BP group 1(BP range 120\|129/80\|84mmHg),high\|normal group 2(BP range 130\|139/85\|89mmHg)and hypertension group(BP≥140/90mmHg),with 400 cases in each groupThe intima media thickness(IMT)and plaque in carotid arteries were observed by Color Doppler ultrasoundThe degree of CAS and the distribution of lesions in each group were analyzedResults①The most common site of CAS were in order of carotid sinus,common carotid artery,internal carotid artery and external carotid artery,and the distribution had statistically difference(P<001)②The detection rate of CAS in groups were different,respectively 425%,533%、555%,6720% in the normal group,high\|normal BP group 1 and 2 and hypertension groupThere were statistical difference(P<001)in each groups except between high\|normal BP group 1 and 2ConclusionCAS is most common site in carotid sinus and common carotid artery,the degree of CAS is significantly positively related to BP levels,which will increase with the increase of BP levels;IMT thickness and the formation of plaque can be key screening indexes of systemic atherosclerosisKey Words:Blood pressure;Arteriosclerosis;Carotid arteries intima\|media thickness;Plaque
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