Patient demographics, clinical history, and imaging assessment
| Patient Characteristics | Symptomatic | Asymptomatic |
|---|---|---|
| n | 10 | 9 |
| Age, y | 66.7 (SD, 11.7; range, 46–83) | 70.9 (SD, 6.7; range 60–81) |
| Sex | 7 M; 3 F | 6 M; 3 F |
| Active smoker | 1 (10%) | 1 (11%) |
| History of ischemic stroke | 6 (60%) | 0 (0%) |
| TIA | 10 (100%) | 1 (11%)a |
| Diabetes mellitus | 5 (50%) | 4 (44%) |
| Hypertension | 10 (100%) | 7 (78%) |
| Hyperlipidemia | 9 (90%) | 7 (78%) |
| Statin therapy | 8 (80%) | 5 (56%) |
| Antiplatelet therapy | 6 (60%) | 4 (44%) |
| Hypertension therapy | 8 (80%) | 5 (56%) |
| Atrial fibrillation | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Anticoagulant therapy | 2 (20%) | 1 (11%) |
| IPE | 7 (70%) | 1 (11%) |
↵a History of TIA.