Table 1.
Baseline characteristics
| EVT (n = 213) | CEA (n = 211) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean ± SD | 66.9 ± 8.2 | 66.9 ± 8.7 |
| Male, n (%) | 148 (70) | 149 (71) |
| Ipsilateral cerebrovascular events within six-months before randomisation, n (%) | 204 (96) | 202 (96) |
| Vascular risk factors, n (%) | ||
| Diabetes | 31 (15) | 29 (14) |
| Hypertension | 111 (52) | 115 (54) |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 53 (25) | 51 (24) |
| Smoking | 162 (76) | 160 (76) |
| Ischemic heart disease | 85 (40) | 84 (40) |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 52 (24) | 46 (22) |
| Degree of ipsilateral carotid stenosis,* mean ± SD | 79.7 ± 13.0 | 77.8 ± 14.1 |
| Length of ipsilateral carotid stenosis/CCA diameter | ||
| Length 1, mean ± SD | 0.76 ± 0.53 | 0.79 ± 0.53 |
| Length 2, mean ± SD | 0.66 ± 0.43 | 0.68 ± 0.42 |
| Irregular plaque surface, n (%) | 113 (53) | 107 (51) |
CCA, common carotid artery; CEA, carotid endarterectomy; EVT, endovascular treatment; SD, standard deviation. *In percent, according to NASCET criteria.