Lessons from NASCET

• Risk Factors for ipsilateral stroke

  • Age > 70, male, SBP > 160,
  • DBP < 90, recent symptoms
  • ICA stenosis > 80%

    • Risk increases with more severe narrowing
  • Ulceration
  • Smoking, HTN, MI, CHF, DM, claudication, high lipids

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