- Baseline characteristics of the patients (N=54).
| Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age, mean±SD (years) | 66.9±9.88 |
| Gender | |
| Male | 31 (57.4) |
| Female | 23 (42.6) |
| Smoking status | |
| Smoker | 9 (16.7) |
| Non-smoker | 45 (83.3) |
| Neurological status | |
| Stroke* | 30 (55.6) |
| TIA | 11 (20.4) |
| Asymptomatic | 13 (24.1) |
| Degree of ipsilateral stenosis | |
| Moderate (50-69%) | 2 (3.7) |
| Severe (70-99%) | 52 (96.3) |
| Status of the contralateral side | |
| No stenosis | 22 (40.7) |
| Mild (<50%) | 16 (29.6) |
| Moderate (50-69%) | 1 (1.9) |
| Severe (70-99%) | 10 (18.5) |
| Complete occlusion (100%) | 5 (9.3) |
| Preoperative medication | |
| Single antiplatelet therapy | 22 (40.7) |
| Dual antiplatelet therapy | 32 (59.3) |
| Interval between symptoms and surgery, mean±SD | 15.4±11.2 |
Values are presented as numbers and precentages (%) or mean ± standard deviation (SD).
TIA: transient ischemic attack
↵* Symptoms lasting more than 24 hours.