Why the study?
Women with stroke exhibit higher rates of death and disability despite a lower incidence than men, likely due to atypical symptoms causing delayed hospital arrival and diagnosis.
Population
Two patients (one female and one male) with asymptomatic carotid stenosis
Comparison
Female vs male patient
Design
Case series
Key result
Male and female patients with approximately 50% asymptomatic carotid stenosis exhibited distinct plaque characteristics, highlighting the need for personalized, sex-specific medical management.
Authors
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May warrant sex-specific therapy in asymptomatic carotid stenosis; leaves open optimal strategies pending larger confirmatory studies.
Case Report (n=2)
No
Gender differences in asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis necessitate personalized assessment and medical therapy optimization.
Giorgio et al. (2026) conducted a case report in Asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis (n=2). Personalized medical therapy was evaluated. Male and female patients with approximately 50% asymptomatic carotid stenosis exhibited distinct plaque characteristics, highlighting the need for personalized, sex-specific medical management.