Table 1.

Basic characteristics of the 80 study participants

Variable
Women, n (%)	38 (47.5)
Age, median (range)	71.5 (23–93)
Body mass index, kg/m2	27.9±4
Systolic blood pressure, mm Hg	159±24
Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hg	84±16
Prior ischaemic stroke/haemorrhagic stroke/transitory ischaemic attack, n (%)	6 (7.5)/2 (2.5)/12 (15)
Known diabetes, n (%)	11 (14)
Treated for hypercholesterolemia, n (%)	15 (19)
HUD examinations per operator, n (SD)	20 (4.1%)
Significant ICA stenosis on reference exam, n (%)	9 (11)

*Values are mean±SD unless otherwise stated.

HUD, hand-held ultrasound device; ICA, internal carotid artery.