Carotid Atherosclerosis Follow-up Study

To determine whether the degree of carotid artery atherosclerosis, as measured by B-mode ultrasound, predicts the development of myocardial infarction, stroke, and all-cause mortality in patients with angiographically defined coronary status. Also, to quantify the rate of progression of carotid artery disease and to evaluate the risk factors associated with progression of carotid atherosclerosis.