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Endarterectomy for 50% to 60% or More Stenosis Without Symptoms

If you have 50% to 60% carotid stenosis (narrowing) but no symptoms, such as a previous TIA or mild stroke, the benefit may not be great enough to risk potential complications from surgery. Your doctor may recommend surgery only if you have moderate to severe narrowing and a low risk of complications from the surgery.

The American Heart Association recommends treatment with medications for people in this category.1

Citations

  1. Biller J, et al. (1998). Guidelines for carotid endarterectomy: A statement for healthcare professionals from a special writing group of the Stroke Council of the American Heart Association. Circulation, 97(5): 501–509.
By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Last Revised January 7, 2011

Last Revised: January 7, 2011

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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