Coexistence of internal carotid artery stenosis in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Background And Objectives: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) and carotid disease have medical and social significance, considering their morbidity, disability, and economic consequences. The study objectives were to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic internal carotid artery (ICA) lesions ≥70% in patients with AAA, the correlation of AAA diameter with the degree of ICA stenosis and symptoms, and the importance of preventive ultrasound checkups.

Subjects And Methods: A prospective non-randomized controlled study including 740 patients, aged from 18-85 years, who were suitable for the inclusion and exclusion criteria and reported at the vascular laboratory of the Institute for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Clinical Center of Serbia from 1st of December 2011 to the 1st of November 2012.

[Simvastatin influence on carotid atherosclerotic disease regression].

Introduction: The measurement of intima-media thickness (IMT) of carotid arteries has emerged as the method of choice for determining the anatomic extent of atherosclerosis and assessing cardiovascular progression. Statins are used in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders so as to reduce morbidity and mortality.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of treatment with simvastatin in patients with elevated cholesterol levels and increased values of carotid arteries IMT.