Summary of the hazard ratios of carotid ulceration for future events risk in different studies
| Studies | Study Population | Cardiovascular Events | Hazard Ratios (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliasziw et al, 19943 | 659 | Ipsilateral stroke at 24 mo | 24 (0.61–52); 43 (49–7.88) | – |
| Handa et al, 19954 | 214 | Stroke events, average duration of 16 mo | 7.68 (15–27.40) | .002 |
| Rothwell et al, 20005 | 3007 | Previous myocardial infarction | 82 (23–64) | <.001 |
| Rothwell et al, 20005 | 3007 | Nonstroke vascular death | 67 (15–44) | .007 |
| Rothwell et al, 20006 | 3007 | Strokes occurring after 2 years | 75 (30–80) | .01 |
| Rothwell et al, 20006 | 3007 | Ipsilateral ischemic stroke | 80 (14–83) | .01 |
| Rothwell et al, 20058 | 1130 | 5-Year risk of ipsilateral ischemic stroke | 03 (31–14) | .002 |
| Prabhakaran et al, 20067 | 1939 | Ischemic strokes during a mean follow-up of 6.2 yr | 1 (1–8.5) | – |
Note:— – indicates not reported.