Why the study?
Does the frequency of coronary heart disease and lower extremity atherosclerosis differ between male patients with carotid TIA versus minor stroke?
Does the frequency of coronary heart disease and lower extremity atherosclerosis differ between male patients with carotid TIA versus minor stroke?
Male patients with carotid TIA have a significantly higher prevalence of myocardial infarction and cardiac dilatation compared to those with minor stroke, despite similar degrees of peripheral atherosclerosis.
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TIA may warrant closer cardiac scrutiny than minor stroke in men; leaves open whether this reflects distinct pathophysiology or selection effects.
Falke et al. (1992) studied this question.
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