Why the study?
Does carotid endarterectomy prevent stroke or death in patients with symptomatic or asymptomatic carotid stenosis?
Does carotid endarterectomy prevent stroke or death in patients with symptomatic or asymptomatic carotid stenosis?
This review highlights that while carotid endarterectomy is beneficial for symptomatic patients with >70% stenosis, its value in asymptomatic patients remains unproven due to underpowered trials.
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CEA appropriate for symptomatic >70% stenosis; leaves open benefit in asymptomatic patients pending adequately powered trials.
Easton et al. (1994) studied this question.
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