Table III.
Univariate associations with any stroke or death after carotid revascularization
| OR | P value | |
|---|---|---|
| TIA/amaurosis fugax | 1.6 | .04 |
| Minor stroke | 2.8 | .001 |
| Major stroke | 4.4 | .001 |
| Age >80 years | 2.2 | .001 |
| Age >75 years | 0.6 | .007 |
| Age >70 years | 0.5 | .001 |
| Age >65 years | 0.6 | .08 |
| CAS | 2.1 | .03 |
| Previous ipsilateral CEA | 3.1 | .001 |
| Hypertension | 2.6 | .04 |
| CHF | 1.9 | .03 |
| COPD | 1.6 | .03 |
| Renal insufficiency | 1.1 | .8 |
| Positive stress test | 0.8 | .4 |
| Statin use | 0.8 | .3 |
| Protamine | 0.9 | .6 |
| Plavix | 1.1 | .6 |
| Aspirin | 0.9 | .7 |
| β-blocker | 1.1 | .8 |
| Current or prior tobacco use | 0.9 | .8 |
| Male sex | 1.1 | .8 |
| Diabetes | 1.0 | .9 |
CEA, Carotid endarterectomy; CHF, congestive heart failure; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; OR, odds ratio; TIA, transient ischemic attack.