Why the study?
Does asymptomatic extracranial artery stenosis increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in a Chinese population?
Population
5440 study participants in China, including 364 with asymptomatic extracranial artery stenosis at baseline.
Comparison
Asymptomatic extracranial artery stenosis… vs Absence of ECAS, carotid plaque, or increased CIMT
Design
Cohort
Authors
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ECAS may mark higher vascular event risk in Chinese adults; leaves open whether screening or intervention improves outcomes.
Does asymptomatic extracranial artery stenosis increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in a Chinese population?
Asymptomatic extracranial artery stenosis is an independent predictor of future cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, particularly brain infarction, in a Chinese population.
Wang et al. (2016) studied this question.
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