Is pre-eclampsia a risk factor of carotid artery atherosclerosis?
Our data suggest that pre-eclampsia is an independent risk factor as regards developing plaque later in life.
According to our data, waiting time does not have a significant impact on the perception of pain and discomfort related to the endoscopic procedure. On the other hand, high pre-procedural levels of anxiety were associated with a low tolerance. Further multicenter randomized trials are needed to clarify the impact of waiting time.