Table 2

Association between carotid stiffness and cognitive performance (IQ) in men

Carotid YEM†
MenModelβp Value95% CI
Dependent variable
IQ10.2220.0200.036 to 0.408*
20.2880.0080.077 to 0.499**
30.2970.0060.085 to 0.509**
4‡0.2380.0070.067 to 0.410*
  • Note. Standardised regression coefficients (β) as obtained from multiple linear regression analyses.

  • Mode 1; crude model.

  • Model 2; adjusted for mean arterial pressure (MAP).

  • Model 3; model 2, additionally adjusted for height.

  • Model 4; model 3, additionally adjusted for TG/HDL-C, smoking, body fat percentage, hypertension treatment.

  • *p<0.05; **p<0.01.

  • †Data refer to 110 men.

  • ‡Refers to 107 men.