Carotid Artery Endarterectomy

Key points

• With regards to carotid artery endarterectomy:
• recommend if patient has suffered stroke or TIA in the carotid territory and are not severely disabled
• should only be considered if carotid stenosis > 70% according ECST* criteria or > 50% according to NASCET** criteria *European Carotid Surgery Trialists' Collaborative Group **North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy…