Table 1.
Carotid Endarterectomy Patient Characteristics According to Response to Platelet Inhibitory Therapy.
| Resistant (n = 35) | Responder (n = 98) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender M: F | 23:12 | 71:27 | 0.452* |
| Diabetes | 6 (17) | 8 (8) | 0.848* |
| Hypertension | 27 (77) | 43 (44) | 0.018* |
| Hypercholesterolaemia | 26 (74) | 48 (49) | 0.140* |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 2 (6) | 3 (3) | 0.648Ŧ |
| IHD | 11 (31) | 11 (11) | 0.248* |
| Previous MI | 6 (17) | 7 (7) | 0.375Ŧ |
| Current smoker | 10 (29) | 14 (14) | 0.773* |
| Statin therapy | 29 (83) | 78 (80) | 0.976Ŧ |
| Asymptomatic | 5 (14) | 26 (26.5) | 0.461Ŧ |
| Stroke | 9 (26) | 26 (26.5) | |
| TIA | 17 (49) | 36 (37) | |
| Amarousis Fugax | 4 (11) | 10 (10) |
Values in paratheses are percentages unless otherwise stated. *Chi-square, Ŧ Fishers Exact