Why the study?
Does the severity of asymptomatic carotid stenosis predict the occurrence of vascular events in patients with cervical bruits?
Population
715 neurologically asymptomatic patients presenting a cervical bruit, mean age 65 years.
Comparison
Carotid stenosis ≥50% identified by carotid… vs Carotid stenosis <50% (or <80%)
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
average 3.6 years
Authors
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Higher-grade asymptomatic carotid stenosis identifies elevated vascular risk; supports prognostic stratification but leaves open whether intervention improves outcomes.
Does the severity of asymptomatic carotid stenosis predict the occurrence of vascular events in patients with cervical bruits?
Severity and progression of asymptomatic carotid stenosis are significant predictors of neurologic and vascular events, with higher stenosis grades correlating with increased risk.
Mackey et al. (1997) studied this question.
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