Association between the non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and carotid plaque: a retrospective cohort study (opens in new tab)

ObjectiveTo investigate the association between the non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) and the risk of carotid plaque (CP).MethodsIn this cohort study, 5,985 adults aged ≥18 years without baseline CP were selected from the Dalian Health Management Cohort (2015–2023). Participants were categorized into quartiles according to NHHR levels. Kaplan–Meier curves were used to estimate cumulative CP incidence. Cox proportional hazards models ...