Correlation between carotid stenosis and severity of coronary disease in diabetic candidates for angiography in cardiology clinic of Shariati Hospital in 2011

Abstract

Background: Coronary disease is the most common cause of death in the world. Because of common risk factors, atherosclerotic stenosis of coronary and carotid arteries occurs together. This study evaluated the prevalence of carotid stenosis in diabetic candidates for angiography