From Systemic Inflammation to Vascular Remodeling: Investigating Carotid IMT in COVID-19 Survivors

COVID-19 may accelerate the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis. The strong associations of CRP and the TG/HDL ratio with IMT highlight the potential roles of chronic inflammation and metabolic dysregulation in driving these vascular changes. Further large-scale, multicenter studies are needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms, confirm these observations, and guide targeted preventive and therapeutic strategies for individuals with an increased cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risk.