A 70-year-old with TIA last week and 70% symptomatic carotid stenosis is evaluated. Best timing for carotid revascularization?...

Question

A 70-year-old with TIA last week and 70% symptomatic carotid stenosis is evaluated. Best timing for carotid revascularization?

Accepted Answer

Within 2 weeks of TIA after optimization

Answer

Elective in 6 months

Answer

Only if stenosis >90%

Answer

Medical therapy alone always

Answer

Immediate within 24 hours in all

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Carotid Stenosis (Symptomatic)