Why the study?
Does the severity of carotid atheroma predict mortality and stroke risk in patients with early manifestations of cerebrovascular disease?
Population
215 patients with transient ischaemic attacks, reversible ischaemic neurological deficit, or completed stroke
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 4.1 years
Authors
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Supports risk stratification by carotid occlusion in early cerebrovascular disease; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve outcomes.
Does the severity of carotid atheroma predict mortality and stroke risk in patients with early manifestations of cerebrovascular disease?
Angiographic severity of carotid atheroma, particularly carotid occlusion, is a strong prognostic indicator for mortality and future stroke risk in patients with early cerebrovascular disease.
Harrison et al. (1982) studied this question.
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