颈动脉内膜中层厚度(carotid intima-media thickness,CIMT)是一项公认的心血管事件的预测指标,然而,CIMT、年龄和性别的不同对斑块发生率和狭窄严重程度的影响的研究资料较缺乏。研究人员利用一项大型CIMT筛查注册研究的数据,评估不同CIMT水平、年龄和性别对颈动脉斑块形成和狭窄严重程度的影响。方法:共纳入接受颈动脉超声扫描的 Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a well-established predictor of cardiovascular events; however, data on the effects of CIMT, age, and sex differences on plaque incidence and the severity of stenosis More lacking. Using a large CIMT screening registry data, researchers evaluated the effects of different CIMT levels, age and gender on the severity of carotid plaque formation and stenosis. Methods: Totally enrolled carotid ultrasound