Comparative Study of Arterial Properties After an Ischaemic Stroke or an Acute Coronary Syndrome (AVC/SCA)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male and female patients
• Between 40 and 70 years of age
• Who have given their written consent
• Who have presented the following between 5 and 30 days prior to inclusion:
• either an ischaemic stroke (full stroke or TIA) that has been stabilised from a neurological point of view, with no haemorrhage but with direct signs of ischaemia on the cerebral imaging (computed tomography or MRI), diagnosed during patient questioning and/or the clinical examination;
• or an ACS that has been stabilised from a cardiological point of view, with troponin elevation in at least 2 samples and/or ECG changes that indicate acute myocardial ischaemia, diagnosed during patient questioning.
• Who are affiliated to the French social security system

Exclusion Criteria:

• For patients included in the ACS group

  • Stroke less than 6 months ago
  • Coronary bypass between the start of their hospitalisation for ACS and inclusion

• For patients included in the stroke group

  • Emboligenic heart disease
  • ACS less than 6 months ago

• For all patients

  • Atrial fibrillation or flutter, or frequent extrasystole (more than 10/minute) upon inclusion
  • History of surgery or carotid stenting
  • Very reduced mobility meaning that they cannot remain standing without assistance or without using a walking stick