Relationship between carotid intima-media thickness and white matter hyperintensities in non-stroke adults: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Syeda Humayra (Author), Noorazrul Yahya (Author), Chai Jia Ning (Author), Mohd Asyiq Al-Fard bin Mohd Raffali (Author), Imtiyaz Ali Mir (Author), Abdul Latiff Mohamed (Author), Hanani Abdul Manan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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IntroductionLiterature suggests a common pathophysiological ground between carotid atherosclerosis (CAS) and white matter alterations in the brain. However, the association between carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and white matter hyperintensities (WMH) has not been conclusively reported. The c...