Question

A 55-year-old with minor ischemic stroke and symptomatic carotid stenosis 75% on the right. What is the recommended time window for carotid endarterectomy to reduce recurrent stroke risk?

Accepted Answer

Within 2 weeks of the ischemic event once stabilized

Answer

Within 24 hours of stroke

Answer

Within 48 hours regardless of status

Answer

After 3 months of medical therapy

Answer

No role for surgery; stenting only

Practice question

A 55-year-old with minor ischemic stroke and symptomatic carotid stenosis 75% on the right. What is the recommended time window for carotid endarterectomy to reduce recurrent stroke risk?