A 71-year-old with asymptomatic carotid stenosis 78% detected on duplex, on statin/aspirin. Which statement is true?...

Question

A 71-year-old with asymptomatic carotid stenosis 78% detected on duplex, on statin/aspirin. Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

CEA can be considered depending on surgical risk and life expectancy

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Immediate carotid endarterectomy always indicated

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Stenting superior to CEA in all

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No benefit to revascularization in any

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Stop statin before surgery

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Carotid Stenosis