Why the study?
Is asymptomatic coronary artery disease more prevalent in patients with transient cerebral ischemia or mild stroke compared to healthy subjects?
Population
83 consecutive patients with transient cerebral ischemia or mild stroke and without symptoms or…
Comparison
Cardiologic evaluation including… vs Age and sex-matched healthy subjects submitted…
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May warrant CAD evaluation in cerebrovascular patients; leaves open impact on outcomes.
Is asymptomatic coronary artery disease more prevalent in patients with transient cerebral ischemia or mild stroke compared to healthy subjects?
Patients with transient cerebral ischemia or mild stroke have a significantly higher prevalence of asymptomatic coronary artery disease, suggesting the need for active cardiac investigation in this population.
Pasquale et al. (1986) studied this question.
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