Cardiovascular journal of Africa
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Gender-based differences in the relationship between fatty liver disease and atherosclerosis.
Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a surrogate of subclinical atherosclerosis. Fatty liver disease is also linked to increased risk of cardiovascular events. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between fatty liver disease and CIMT according to gender. ⋯ The men had more fatty liver disease, carotid plaque and higher CIMT values than the women. Fatty liver disease was a useful predictor of atherosclerosis, especially for the female study patients.