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Demographic and clinical characteristics of participantsa
| Patient Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 72.5 (10.0, 45–89) |
| Female | 11 (23%) |
| Active smoker | 7 (15%) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 7 (15%) |
| Hypertension | 26 (55%) |
| Hyperlipidemia | 20 (43%) |
| Statin use | 37 (78%) |
| Aspirin use | 29 (61%) |
| Clinical presentation | |
| Asymptomatic | 23 (49%) |
| TIA | 9 (19%) |
| Stroke | 15 (32%) |
Data are expressed as mean (SD, range) or number of participants (% of 47).
