Why the study?
Does carotid artery stenting compared to carotid endarterectomy affect cognition at 6 months after revascularization?
Does carotid artery stenting compared to carotid endarterectomy affect cognition at 6 months after revascularization?
There is little difference in cognitive outcomes at 6 months between carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy.
Small cognitive differences should not alter CAS vs CEA selection; leaves open need for randomized confirmation on durability.
This study provides Class III evidence that any difference between the effects of CAS and CEA on cognition at 6 months after revascularization is small.
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