Detection of carotid stenosis in African Americans with ischemic heart disease.

Objectives: This study was conducted to define the frequency of internal carotid stenosis in African American patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD).

Methods: We recruited 101 African American patients with IHD from a university medical center for carotid duplex examination.

Results: The frequency of >30%, >50%, and >70% stenosis was 21%, 11%, and 5%, respectively.