Clinical characteristics of the local treatment cohorts
| Carotid Stenting (n = 134) | Carotid Endarterectomy (n = 66) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age (yr) (SD) | 72.2 (8.5) | 69 (8.8) |
| Women | 28.4 (38/134) | 22.7 (15/66) |
| Risk factors | ||
| Coronary artery disease | 45.5 (61/134) | 18.2 (12/66) |
| Diabetes | 30.6 (40/134) | 43.9 (29/66) |
| Hypertension | 88.1 (118/134) | 68.2 (45/66) |
| Current smoking | 32.1 (43/134) | 31.8 (21/66) |
| Qualifying event | ||
| Retinal events | 18.7 (25/134) | 16.7 (11/66) |
| TIA | 32.7 (44/134) | 39.4 (26/66) |
| Stroke | 29.9 (40/134) | 25.7 (17/66) |
| Asymptomatic | 18.7 (25/134) | 18.2 (12/66) |