Apolipoprotein E Polymorphism and Carotid Intima Medial Thickness Progression…

Background : Apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene is believed to associate with cholesterol level, a risk factor of ischemic stroke. CIMT (carotid intima-media thickness) can be used to determine the degree of atherosclerosis. Increased CIMT may predict ischemic stroke recurrence. This study aimed to determine association between increased CIMT in post ischemic stroke patients and APOE genotype. M…