Critical Carotid Artery Stenosis in Coronary and Non-Coronary Patients - Frequency of Risk Factors.

Introduction: Stroke is one of the largest socio medical problems of modern times. In addition to the third leading cause of death, it is the first cause of non-trauma disability. Numerous studies show a correlation of risk factors and arteriosclerotic lesions in the coronary arteries and carotid arteries.