A 69-year-old with symptomatic 80% carotid stenosis is a poor surgical candidate due to comorbidities. What is a reasonable alternative?...

Question

A 69-year-old with symptomatic 80% carotid stenosis is a poor surgical candidate due to comorbidities. What is a reasonable alternative?

Accepted Answer

Carotid artery stenting by experienced operators

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Medical therapy only

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Anticoagulation alone

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Immediate thrombolysis

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Observation only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Carotid Revascularization (CAS vs CEA)