Carotid intima-media thickness in patients with idiopathic restless legs syndrome

European Neurology
Joong Hyun ParkJong Sam Baik

Abstract

There have been no studies of carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) in idiopathic restless legs syndrome (iRLS) patients. The aims of this study were to evaluate the future risk of stroke in iRLS patients using computer software-assisted automated IMT measurement systems. We measured the carotid IMT by high-resolution B-mode ultrasound with Intimascope software in 38 iRLS patients and 64 controls. The mean value of the maximum IMT in iRLS patients was significantly lower than that in controls (p < 0.05). In multiple linear regression analysis, younger age and the presence of iRLS remained statistically significant. Younger age or the presence of iRLS was highly correlated with a lower value of the maximum IMT (p < 0.001, p < 0.05). We suggest that iRLS patients may have a lower risk of progression of atherosclerosis.

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Sep 12, 2015·Journal of Neuroimaging : Official Journal of the American Society of Neuroimaging·Shi Nae KimJae Hyeon Park
Sep 26, 2013·Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine : Official Journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine·Joong Hyun ParkJae Hyeon Park
Aug 31, 2017·Journal of Movement Disorders·Joong Hyun ParkJong Sam Baik
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Oct 13, 2020·Movement Disorders : Official Journal of the Movement Disorder Society·Sheida ZolfaghariRonald B Postuma

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