Key result
In asymptomatic volunteers, the prevalence of carotid artery stenosis was 30%, with age (p=0.0002) and fibrinogen level (p=0.02) identified as the most powerful predictors.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence, extent, and predictors of carotid artery stenosis in asymptomatic volunteers assessed by Duplex scanning?
Observational (n=125)
What is the prevalence, extent, and predictors of carotid artery stenosis in asymptomatic volunteers assessed by Duplex scanning?
Asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis is present in approximately 30% of healthy volunteers, is strongly predicted by age and fibrinogen levels, and its progression is associated with lower HDL cholesterol.
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Should not yet change screening practices; leaves open whether age or fibrinogen warrant targeted evaluation in volunteers.
Niederkorn et al. (1991) conducted an observational in Asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis (n=125). Age and fibrinogen level was evaluated on Prevalence of atherosclerotic stenosis. In asymptomatic volunteers, the prevalence of carotid artery stenosis was 30%, with age (p=0.0002) and fibrinogen level (p=0.02) identified as the most powerful predictors.
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