Baseline characteristics of the patient population (N = 93)
| Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age, median (interquartile range, range), y | 71 (59–77, 45–90) |
| Male | 53 (57) |
| Symptomatic stenosis | 53 (57) |
| Asymptomatic stenosis | 39 (42) |
| Diabetes | 28 (30) |
| Coronary atherosclerotic disease | 52 (56) |
| Hypertension | 70 (75) |
| Neck radiotherapy | 3 (3) |
| Ipsilateral endarterectomy | 4 (4) |
| Current smokers | 27 (29) |
| Taking antihypertensors at home | 68 (73) |