A Study of Carotid Doppler and Highly Specific C Reactive Protein in Type II Diabetes Mellitus and Its Correlation with Macrovascular Complications (original) (raw)

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International

Background: Diabetes has a multitude of macrovascular complications, one of them being Carotid artery Atherosclerosis leading to stenosis and predisposing patient to Stroke. A hypothesis put forward is the presence of low-grade inflammation in Diabetic patients, which may enhance atherosclerosis. A study was planned to assess Carotid artery stenosis and HsCRP levels in Diabetic patients, so as to identify at risk group and take measures to prevent complications such as stroke and ischemic heart disease. Aim: To study the patients by clinical parameters, ultrasound carotid doppler study, and estimation of HsCRP with patients of type II DM. Study Design: Cross sectional observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Study was conducted at Department of General Medicine, Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Pune from July 2019 – September 2021. Methodology: The study included 50 subjects with type 2 DM (as per inclusion and exclusion criterion). All participants were explained the nature o...