Clinical Medicine Research

Volume 14, Issue 4, August 2025

  • Research Article

    Associations of Carotid Atherosclerosis in Type 2 Diabetic Out-Patients in a Tertiary Health Facility in South-Eastern Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude*, Afoma Marypaula Ezeude, Michael Chinweuba Abonyi, Henry Emeka Ikeabbah, Harriet Chinwe Nwadimkpa

    Issue: Volume 14, Issue 4, August 2025
    Pages: 98-108
    Received: 16 May 2025
    Accepted: 29 May 2025
    Published: 9 July 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.cmr.20251404.11
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    Abstract: Background: Carotid atherosclerosis (CA) characterized by the thickening of the endothelium of the carotid arteries, is a reflection of generalized atherosclerosis and a surrogate for cardiovascular events. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and associated risk factors for CA in asymptomatic type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) out-patients at NAUT... Show More