Characteristics of symptomatic and asymptomatic groups in patients with carotid stenosis
| Symptomatic (n = 41) | Asymptomatic (n = 53) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, y | 74.5 ± 5.5 | 72.8 ± 7.5 | .214 |
| Mean degree of stenosis, % | 79.0 ± 13.9 | 76.0 ± 10.9 | .258 |
| MR-positive IPH, no. (%) | 22 (53.7) | 19 (35.8) | .213 |
| Ipsilateral ischemic lesions, no. (%) | 17 (41.5) | 8 (15.1) | .005a |
| Hyperperfusion syndrome, no. (%) | 5 (12.2) | 6 (11.3) | 1.000 |
| Major stroke, no. (%) | 1 (2.4) | 1 (1.9) | .685 |
↵a Fisher exact test.