Carotid bulb lesion location versus increased systolic BP, ipsilateral event, hyperperfusion, and restenosis
| Apical (n = 56) | Body (n = 39) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial NIHSS score (≥4) | 12 (21.4%) | 7 (17.9%) | .797 |
| 1 m mRS (>2) | 5 (8.9%) | 1 (2.6%) | .395 |
| 6 m mRS (>2) | 7 (12.5%) | 3 (7.7%) | .518 |
| Adverse event in 1 month | 5 (8.9%) | 0 | .076 |
| Adverse event in 6 months | 0 | 1 (2.6%) | .411 |
| Hyperperfusion | 6 (10.7%) | 2 (5.1%) | .464 |
| Restenosis | 1/44 (2.3%) | 3/31 (9.7%) | .302 |