Cross-sectional investigation of the characteristics of intestinal flora in patients with carotid atherosclerotic plaque ulcer
- Conditions
- Carotid atherosclerotic plaque ulcer
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Exposure group:
Patients with carotid atherosclerotic plaque ulcer diagnosed by color Doppler ultrasound;
The patients with lumen stenosis < 75% were selected;
Subjects with at least one risk factor were hypertension or diabetes or hyperlipidemia.
The subjects aged from 40 to 70 were not limited in gender;
The patient informed consent and signed the informed consent form.
Non exposure group:
The patients with carotid atherosclerotic plaque but no ulcer were diagnosed by color Doppler ultrasound;
Patients with lumen stenosis less than 75%;
Subjects with at least one risk factor were hypertension or diabetes or hyperlipidemia.
The subjects aged from 40 to 70 were not limited in gender;
The patient informed consent and signed the informed consent form.
Exposure group:
Patients with acute stroke or myocardial infarction in recent 3 months were excluded;
Patients with severe arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation and heart failure were excluded;
Patients with severe primary diseases such as liver, kidney, hematopoietic system, endocrine system and respiratory system were excluded;
Patients with abnormal stool were excluded;
Patients who were taking antibiotics were excluded;
Pregnant women were excluded.
Non exposure group:
Patients with acute stroke or myocardial infarction in recent 3 months were excluded;
Patients with severe primary diseases such as liver, kidney, hematopoietic system, endocrine system and respiratory system were excluded;
Patients with abnormal stool were excluded;
Patients who were taking antibiotics were excluded;
Pregnant women were excluded.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational study
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Distribution characteristics of TCM syndrome elements;Intestinal flora;
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Blood chemistry;Blood routine;