[The association between metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis].

Objective: To explore the association between metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis.

Methods: Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) was detected and the atherosclerotic plaque was classified, graded, and scored in 358 retired males, aged 55 approximately 74, including 95 (26.6%) with metabolic syndrome (metabolic syndrome group) and 263 (73.