Why the study?
Does Thallium-201 scintigraphy predict coronary events in patients with asymptomatic and symptomatic cerebrovascular disease?
Population
60 consecutive patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis, transient ischemic attacks, or small strokes.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 311 days
Authors
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Abnormal thallium scans may flag higher coronary risk in cerebrovascular disease; leaves open whether routine screening improves outcomes.
Does Thallium-201 scintigraphy predict coronary events in patients with asymptomatic and symptomatic cerebrovascular disease?
Screening with Thallium-201 scintigraphy reveals a high prevalence of asymptomatic coronary artery disease in patients with cerebrovascular disease, identifying those at higher risk for subsequent cardiac events.
Love et al. (1992) studied this question.
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