Carotid stenosis is highly prevalent (affecting 20% of stroke/TIA patients), underscoring the importance of multidisciplinary team discussion to avoid unnecessary interventions.
Supports carotid imaging consideration in stroke/TIA; leaves open impact on outcomes or intervention thresholds.
Carotid stenosis is common, affecting one in five patients presenting with stroke or TIA. Careful MDT discussion may avoid unnecessary intervention and should be the standard of care.
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