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2 questions · 2 findings · 1 reviews · Stroke

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Antiplatelet agent vs placebo

Stroke‐related mortality · asymptomatic carotid stenosis

Antiplatelet agent showed no clear difference in stroke‐related mortality (CT scan or MRI) compared with placebo (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for asymptomatic carotid stenosis 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 1.4 [0.54, 3.59]
1 study · 372 participants
Low

Lipid‐lowering agent vs placebo or no treatment

Stroke‐related mortality · asymptomatic carotid stenosis

Lipid‐lowering agent showed no clear difference in stroke‐related mortality (only reported for one study: CT scan, MRI… compared with placebo or no treatment (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for asymptomatic carotid stenosis 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 0.25 [0.03, 2.29]
2 studies · 1366 participants
Low