Study of Artery Conditions of 'At-risk' Asian People Not on Lipid-lowering Drugs

Prevalence of Atherosclerotic Disease in Asian Subjects Not on Lipid-lowering Agents, But With at Least Two CVD Risk Factors

The purpose of this study is to obtain the distribution of measurements of the intima media thickness of carotid arteries in people with high cardiovascular risk.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Provision of signed informed consent.
• Patients with at least two CVD risk factors but not on lipid-lowering agents

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with CHD, any conditions that may affect hs-CRP levels.
• Subjects on any lipid-lowering drug treatment within the last 3 months prior study entry.