Ultrasonic quantitative detection of elasticity of jugular vessel wall of female pilots and its application value

Objective To observe the elasticity of the jugular vessel wall of female aerotransport pilots on active duty,provide a reference for the selection of female pilots,and the prevention and therapy of cardiovascular diseases in female pilots.Methods Using the Echo-Tracking technique,the elastic parameters of the carotid artery were quantitatively detected in nineteen female pilots who were first selected as female astronauts.Twenty male pilots who were selected as astronauts were randomly chosen as the control group.No statistical difference in age and blood pressure between the two groups was found.No history of cardiovascular diseases was recorded,and no abnormal signs were revealed in the results of the physical examination.Electrocardiogram,chest radiography,hepatic and kidney function,and biochemical examination showed normal results.The factors affecting the elasticity of the artery could possibly be avoided for the male pilots except for the fighter pilots or the smokers.Results No statistical difference was found in the clinical and biochemical data between the pilot groups(P > 0.05).As for carotid artery elastic parameters,no statistical difference between the left and right sides of the artery was indicated.The elastic modulus,arterial stiffness index,and pulse wave velocity of the carotid artery wall of the female pilots were significantly lower than those of the male pilots(P < 0.05),and the arterial compliance was significantly higher than that of the male pilots(P < 0.05).Conclusion All of the elastic parameters of the vessel wall of female pilots were better than those of the male pilots.