Endarterectomy for 50% or More Stenosis Without SymptomsCurrent as of: October 5, 2017 |
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Endarterectomy for 50% or More Stenosis Without SymptomsFor some people, the benefits of endarterectomy may not outweigh the risks. This is the case for people who have 50% to 69% carotid stenosis (narrowing) but no symptoms. (Symptoms include a previous TIA or mild stroke.) Endarterectomy might be recommended for people who have more than 70% carotid stenosis and whose risk of a serious problem is less than 3%. But it is not clear that endarterectomy will lower their risk of a stroke more than medicines and lifestyle changes will. footnote 1 Current as of: October 5, 2017 Meschia JF, et al. (2014). Guidelines for the primary prevention of stroke: A statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke, published online October 28, 2014. DOI: 10.1161/STR.0000000000000046. Accessed October 29, 2014.
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