Do non-invasive detection of alterations of the carotid artery in pregnant women with high-frequency ultrasound?
There are differences in the thickness of the histological layers of the carotid artery wall in pregnant compared with non-pregnant women. This is likely to be due to the effect of different estradiol levels in these two groups.
Our results suggest the OMT is a feasible approach in patients in whom available drugs cannot be used. Moreover, a benefit can be expected by the association of OMT in patients treated according to existing pharmacological protocols.