Prevalence, predictors and outcome of carotid stenosis: a sub study in the Preventive Antibiotics in Stroke Study (PASS)

Prevalence, predictors and outcome of carotid stenosis: a sub study in the Preventive Antibiotics in Stroke Study (PASS)

Abstract Background The prevalence of carotid artery stenosis (CAS) in acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) patients is historically reported at 15–20%, but an up-to-date estimate is lacking. We hypothesise it is lower than historically reported, due to better risk management to date. The study aims to stud...

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Main Authors: Twan J van Velzen, Laurien S Kuhrij, Willeke F Westendorp, Diederik van de Beek, Paul J Nederkoorn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Carotid stenosis
Ischaemic stroke
Prevalence
Predictors
Survival
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-020-02032-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-020-02032-4

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