Why the study?
Is severe carotid artery stenosis associated with an increased prevalence of transient ischemic attack and stroke in 69-year-old men?
Population
478 men aged 69 years from a population-based sample in Malmö, Sweden (471 with complete examinations).
Comparison
Severe carotid stenosis or occlusion assessed by… vs Healthy carotid arteries or moderate stenosis.
Design
Cross-sectional, Cerebrovascular symptoms and signs were recorded…
Authors
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Severe carotid stenosis was associated with ipsilateral events in older men; leaves open whether screening asymptomatic cases improves outcomes.
Is severe carotid artery stenosis associated with an increased prevalence of transient ischemic attack and stroke in 69-year-old men?
Severe carotid stenosis is significantly associated with ipsilateral stroke and TIA in older men, though most cases of carotid stenosis remain asymptomatic.
Jungquist et al. (1989) studied this question.
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