Distribution of MRA findings and change over time
Study arm . | Initial MRA findings (no. patients) . | Last MRA findings (no. patients) . |
|---|---|---|
| Transfusion | Normal (10) | Normal (10) |
| Standard care | Normal (9) | Normal (8) |
| Mild abnormality (1) | ||
| Transfusion | Mild abnormality (0) | Mild abnormality (0) |
| Standard care | Mild abnormality (1) | Mild abnormality (1) |
| Transfusion | Severe abnormality (1) | Severe abnormality (1) |
| Standard care | Severe abnormality (5) | Mild abnormality (1)* |
| Severe abnormality (4) |
Study arm . | Initial MRA findings (no. patients) . | Last MRA findings (no. patients) . |
|---|---|---|
| Transfusion | Normal (10) | Normal (10) |
| Standard care | Normal (9) | Normal (8) |
| Mild abnormality (1) | ||
| Transfusion | Mild abnormality (0) | Mild abnormality (0) |
| Standard care | Mild abnormality (1) | Mild abnormality (1) |
| Transfusion | Severe abnormality (1) | Severe abnormality (1) |
| Standard care | Severe abnormality (5) | Mild abnormality (1)* |
| Severe abnormality (4) |
Baseline MRA values classified the left ICA as category 3 (moderate stenosis); subsequent studies classified it as category 2 (mild stenosis) or 3 (unchanged).