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*Indicated in symptomatic pts fulfilling the following: | *Indicated in symptomatic pts fulfilling the following: | ||
**<6% surgical morbidity/mortality | **<6% surgical morbidity/mortality | ||
**≥1 TIA(s) in past 6 months | **≥1 [[TIA]](s) in past 6 months | ||
**Carotid artery stenosis > 50% | **Carotid artery stenosis > 50% | ||
*Indicated in asymptomatic pts with: | *Indicated in asymptomatic pts with: |
Revision as of 18:43, 16 June 2016
Background
Carotid Endarterectomy
- Indicated in symptomatic pts fulfilling the following:
- <6% surgical morbidity/mortality
- ≥1 TIA(s) in past 6 months
- Carotid artery stenosis > 50%
- Indicated in asymptomatic pts with:
- <3% surgical morbidity/mortality
- Carotid artery stenosis > 60%
Sources
- ↑ Haqqani O et al. Carotid Endarterectomy. eMedicine. Dec 9, 2014. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1895291-overview#showall.