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Patient demographics.
| Characteristic | Patients |
|---|---|
| Total number | 25 |
| Age, years (mean, range) | 65 (55–86) |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 16 (64.0%) |
| Current Smoking, n (%) | 13 (52%) |
| Statin at presentation, n (%) | 11 (41%) |
| Aspirin at presentation, n (%) | 11 (41%) |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 3 (11%) |
| Type of index cerebrovascular event | |
| Stroke, n (%) | 10 (40.0%) |
| TIA, n (%) | 15 (60.0%) |
| Stenosis category (NASCET) | |
| Moderate 50–69% | 15 (60%) |
| Severe > 70% | 10 (40.0%) |
