Carotid stenosis

Background

Among patients who suffer stroke, 50-75% could have been treated with endarterectomy[1]

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Management

Carotid Endarterectomy

Indicated in symptomatic patients fulfilling the following:
- <6% surgical morbidity/mortality
- ≥1 TIA(s) in past 6 months
- Carotid artery stenosis > 50%
Indicated in asymptomatic patients with:
- <3% surgical morbidity/mortality
- Carotid artery stenosis > 60%

Disposition

See Also

Stroke

References

Haqqani O et al. Carotid Endarterectomy. eMedicine. Dec 9, 2014. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1895291-overview#showall.

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