Baseline characteristics of patients
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| No. of patients | 162 (100) |
| Men | 131 (80.9) |
| Women | 31 (19.1) |
| Mean age/range (y) | 68.5 (33–86) |
| Symptomatic patients | 122 (75.3) |
| TIA/Amaurosis fugax | 64 (39.5) |
| Minor stroke | 58 (35.8) |
| Asymptomatic patients | 40 (24.7) |
| Vascular risks factors | |
| Diabetes | 79 (48.8) |
| Hypertesion | 127 (78.4) |
| Hyperlipidemia | 99 (61.1) |
| Cigarette smoking | 81 (50) |
| Coronary artery disease | 53 (32.7) |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 49 (30.2) |
Note:—TIA indicates transient ischemic attacks.