Clinical characteristics
| Characteristic | CAS for symptomatic disease | CAS for asymptomatic disease |
|---|---|---|
| N | 231 | 218 |
| Men (n (%)) | 132 (58) | 152 (70) |
| Hyperlipidemia (n (%)) | 173 (75) | 176 (81) |
| Hypertension (n (%)) | 194 (84) | 176 (81) |
| Diabetes (n (%)) | 76 (33) | 65 (30) |
| CAD (n (%)) | 94 (41) | 109 (50) |
| Previous stroke/TIA (n (%)) | 62 (27) | 65 (30) |
| Former/current tobacco use (n (%)) | 159 (69) | 152 (70) |
| Atrial fibrillation (n (%)) | 13 (6) | 20 (9) |
CAD, coronary artery disease; CAS, carotid artery stenting, TIA, transient ischemic attack.