Carotid EndarterectomyComparison to Medical Therapy

• NASCET

  • Endarterectomy was superior to medical management for symptomatic patients with carotid stenosis > 70%

    • At 24 months, risk of ipsilateral stroke was 9 vs 26%
    • Perioperative Risk of Stroke/Death with Endarterectomy = 5.8%

      • Up to 18% in High Risk Patients

• ACAS

  • Reduction in the incidence of stroke after endarterectomy in asymptomatic patients with stenosis > 60%

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