TABLE 1.
Baseline characteristics
| Baseline characteristics | Carotid web, n = 24 | Atherosclerosis plaque, n = 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age (y) ±SD | 48 ± 11 | 66 ± 12 |
| Female sex, n (%) | 17 (71) | 8 (33) |
| Atherosclerotic risk factors: | ||
| Hypertension, n (%) | 2 (8) | 17 (71) |
| Dyslipidemia, n (%) | 2 (8) | 13 (54) |
| Active smoker, n (%) | 9 (38) | 10 (42) |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 1 (4) | 6 (25) |
| Coronary artery disease, n (%) | 1 (4) | 2 (8) |
| Peripheral artery disease, n (%) | 0 (0) | 2 (8) |
| History of atrial fibrillation, n (%) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Previous ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, n (%) | 4 (17) | 3 (13) |
| Symptomatic carotid web | 15 (64) | na |
| Transient ischemic attack, n (%) | 5 (21) | |
| Ischemic stroke, n (%) | 10 (42) | |
| Asymptomatic carotid web | 9 (36) | na |
| Headache | 3 (12) | |
| Ischemic stroke in another territory | 3 (12) | |
| Other | 3 (12) | |
Abbreviations: n, number of patients; na, nonapplicable; SD, standard deviation; y, years.