Abstract:Objective To discuss and compare the values of ultrasound carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and plaque in the diagnosis of coronary heart disease (CAD). Methods Using a retrospective study and convenience method, From February 2016 to February 2018, 120 patients with coronary heart disease were selected as the observation group, and the other healthy people in hospital health examination were selected as the control group at the same period. Two groups were enrolled in the general information, test index and ultrasound carotid artery IMT, plaque characteristics. Results There were no significant difference in the age, body mass index, sex, TC, HDL-C and LDL-C compared between the two groups (P > 0.05).The blood glucose and TG in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05). The thinkness and the incidence of carotid artery IMT and plaque in control group were significantly higher than that of control group (P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that TG, blood glucose and the number of vascular lesions were the main factors influencing the carotid artery IMT in coronary heart disease (P < 0.05). When the critical point of diagnosis were IMT = 0.90 mm, the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy were 75.0%, 87.5% and 78.9%, respectively (P > 0.05). When the carotid plaques were selected as critical values, the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy were 71.2%, 91.7% and 77.6%, respectively (P > 0.05). Conclusions Carotid artery IMT and plaque can reflect the occurrence and condition of coronary heart disease. It can serve as windows to reflect coronary heart disease and have important clinical significance in improving the diagnostic effect of coronary heart disease.