Prevalence and Associated Factors of Extracranial Carotid Stenosis in Northern Vietnam Patients with Transient Ischemic Attack or Ischemic Stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Vietnam, the incidence of transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ischemic stroke has increased in recent years due to lifestyle changes. Carotid stenosis is a common cause of TIA/ischemic stroke. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and identify risk factors for ipsilateral internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis in patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ischemic stroke.

Methods

We recruited consecutive patients admitted to Bach Mai hospital from 06/2021 to 06/2022 with the diagnosis of TIA/ischemic stroke. The primary outcome was the presence of significant ipsilateral carotid stenosis (≥50%) by using carotid imaging modalities (duplex ultrasonography, computed tomography angiography or magnetic resonance angiography). Univariable and multivariabl

SUBMITTER: Ton MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12503841 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature