The IMT of the common carotid artery (CCA), internal carotid artery (ICA) and external carotid artery (EGA) were measured as well as the carotid plaque, wall surface and wall texture were examined using B-mode ultrasonography.

• 采用超声检查测定颈总动脉、颈内动脉、颈外动脉内-中膜厚度(IMT)并了解血管壁情况。