Carotid stenosis as predictor of stroke after transient ischemic attacks.

ABCD2 score identifies high-risk TIAs but its validity in different countries and hospitals is unknown. Doubts remain also about the role of diagnostic work up for patients with TIAs in the emergency department. The present study was undertaken to confirm the usefulness of ABCD2 score in the emergency department of Trento Hospital and to evaluate if other exams (carotid ultrasound or CT scan) commonly performed in TIA patients are helpful.