IL6 and atherosclerosis: Ukkola et al reported positive correlation between ghrelin and IMT in Mets(P<0.01).25 Some studies have reported reverse correlation between ghrelin and atherosclerosis.13, 14 In summary, this study showed significant relationship between IL-6 and right coronary artery IMT in patients with MetS and significant correlation between IMT and hs-CRP level in patients without metabolic syndrome.