In a community-based Italian cohort older than 49 years, over a quarter had >15% carotid artery stenosis, which was significantly predicted by age, hypertension, and carotid bruit.
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Mild carotid stenosis is common in older adults; leaves open whether bruit- or risk factor-guided screening improves outcomes.
Ricci et al. (1990) studied this question.