Does serum urate predict long-term risk of acute coronary events in women after a transient ischaemic attack and stroke?
High urate levels were independent predictors of long-term risk of ACE in women who had a TIA or stroke, but not in men, in 2 independent studies. Urate levels could be useful in identifying women at high risk of coronary events in routine practice.
use of CEA varies widely, depending on area of residence. Variation is not a consequence of differences in need, but reflects clinical practice and supply of services. There is evidence to suggest unmet need for CEA.