Association of self‐reported snoring with carotid artery intima‐media thickness and plaque

摘要: Previous studies have suggested that self-reported snoring is associated with atherosclerotic vascular diseases. However, the role of as an independent risk factor for subclinical atherosclerosis has not been well established. This study aimed to evaluate whether and what extent carotid after adjusting traditional cardiovascular factors. Carotid intima-media thickness plaque were investigated ultrasonography in 1245 urban Chinese aged 50-79 years between September 2007 November 2007. Information on measurements factors was also collected. A total 1050 participants involved final analysis. The prevalence habitually (snoring frequency ≥5 days per week) 31.5, 64.3% this population had a history snoring. mean values maximum bifurcation common arteries snorers significantly higher than non-snorers (1.08 ± 0.14 mm versus 1.04 ± 0.14 mm, P < 0.001, bifurcation; 1.03 ± 0.15 mm 1.00 ± 0.15 mm, P = 0.002, artery). After adjustment factors, logistic regression analysis showed odds ratio increased 1.71 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.22-2.39; P = 0.002] 3.63 (95% CI: 2.57-5.12; P < 0.001), respectively. In conclusion, current presence plaque,