TABLE 1:
Clinical predictors (P values) of neurologic morbidity and mortality
| Clinical Predictor | All Neurocomplications | Permanent Neurocomplications | Neuromortality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.4014 | 0.7392 | 0.2549 |
| Sex | 0.0846 | 0.0825 | 0.0283 |
| Race: | |||
| White | 1.0000 | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| Black | 1.0000 | 0.6548 | 1.0000 |
| Failed antiplatelet | 0.4499 | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| Failed coumadin ± heparin | 0.1312 | 0.0685 | 0.1417 |
| Comorbidity history: | |||
| Cardiac | 0.3172 | 1.0000 | 0.5142 |
| Hypertension | 0.7110 | 0.6927 | 0.4130 |
| Diabetes | 0.0378 | 0.0604 | 0.5277 |
| Smoking | 0.5470 | 0.1866 | 1.0000 |
| Lipids | 0.8759 | 0.4770 | 0.5142 |
| CRF | 1.0000 | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| PVD | 0.7110 | 0.6927 | 1.0000 |
| Other | 1.0000 | 1.0000 | 0.1498 |
| >3 factors | 0.0931 | 0.4770 | 0.5142 |
| Preprocedural U/S velocity | 0.9746 | 0.6557 | 0.3544 |
| Postprocedural U/S velocity | 0.7409 | 0.8019 | 0.8061 |
Note: Boldface indicates statistical significance. (P <.10).