Demographics and clinical characteristics of patients in our study
| Parameter | Patients with TIA without Carotid Web (n = 123) | Patients with TIA with Carotid Web (n = 12) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age (yr) | 64 | 58 | .028 |
| Sex (male) | 77 (62.6%) | 3 (25%) | .015 |
| Ethnicity (No.) (%) | |||
| Chinese | 123 (100%) | 12 (100%) | |
| Other | 0 | 0 | |
| Right-hemisphere stroke | 56 (45.5%) | 4 (33.3%) | .548 |
| Risk factors | |||
| Hypertension | 26 (21.1%) | 0 | .122 |
| Diabetes | 16 (13.0%) | 1 (8.3%) | 1.0 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 9 (7.3%) | 0 | 1.0 |
| Myocardial infarction | 2 (1.6%) | 0 | 1.0 |
| Smoking | 20 (16.3%) | 1 (8.3%) | .691 |
| Alcohol abuse | 10 (8.1%) | 0 | .599 |
| MRI (DWI hyperintensity) | 0 | 0 | |
| Recurrent episode within 3 mo | 15 (12.2%) | 10 (83.3%) | .00 |
Note:—Unless otherwise indicated, data are absolute values with percentages in parentheses.