Key result
Carotid occlusive disease causes approximately 20-30% of all ischaemic strokes.
Why the study?
Carotid artery stenosis is a major risk factor for stroke and symptomatic cerebrovascular disease, causing approximately 20-30% of all ischaemic strokes.
Guides stroke etiology evaluation; leaves open updated prevalence in contemporary, diverse populations.
Background and purpose: Carotid artery stenosis is a major risk factor for stroke and for the symptomatic cerebrovascular disease. Approximately 20-30% of all ischaemic strokes are caused by carotid occlusive
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a Bharathikunisetty (2019) studied this question. Carotid occlusive disease causes approximately 20-30% of all ischaemic strokes.
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