Characteristics of the patients who underwent carotid endarterectomy in the European Carotid Surgery Trial and who had height and weight recorded*
| All cases (n = 1535) | Men (n = 1095) | Women (n = 440) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Continuous variables expressed as mean (SD). | |||
| BMI, body mass index; BSA, body surface area. | |||
| Events | 119 (7.8%) | 70 (6.4%) | 49 (11.1%) |
| Age | 62.2 (8.1) | 61.9 (8.0) | 63.0 (8.3) |
| % Stenosis | 31.8 (39.3) | 30.6 (40.0) | 34.7 (37.2) |
| % Patch | 26.7 | 26.8 | 26.6 |
| Height (cm) | 168.9 (8.4) | 172.0 (6.8) | 161.1 (6.6) |
| Weight (kg) | 72.5 (11.5) | 75.0 (10.6) | 66.3 (11.0) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.4 (3.5) | 25.3 (3.2) | 25.6 (4.1) |
| BSA (m2) | 1.82 (0.17) | 1.88 (0.15) | 1.70 (0.14) |