Left ventricular mass index(LVMI),intima-media thickness in common carotid artery(CCA-IMT),plaque and carotid internal diameter,distensibility(CD)and compliance(CC)were respectively measured.

• EH组颈总动脉CC和CD较对照组均低;EH组中LVMI增高组斑块检出率及严重程度最高,LVMI正常组次之,均高于正常对照组。