Periprocedural complications within 30 days after CAS according to preprocedural CRP levels
| Normal CRP (n = 94) | Elevated CRP (n = 36) | P Value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor stroke | 2 (2.1%) | 5 (13.9%) | .0174 |
| Major stroke | 1 (1.1%) | 1 (2.8%) | .4787 |
| Death | 0 (0%) | 2 (5.6%) | .0751 |
| Any stroke or death | 3 (3.2%) | 8 (22.2%) | .0015 |
Note:—CRP indicates C-reactive protein.
* P values are from χ2 analysis.