Carotid artery stenosis Flashcards
1
Q
Most common cause of carotid artery stenosis
A
Atherosclerosis
2
Q
Most common site of atherosclerotic plaques in the carotid artery
A
Bifurcation
May also occur at the origin
3
Q
Presentation of carotid artery stenosis
A
Stroke/TIA (disease itself it asymptomatic)
4
Q
First line investigation for detecting carotid artery stenosis
A
Colour flow duplex ultrasound scan
5
Q
Management of carotid artery stenosis
A
SNAP Statins Antihypertensives Aspirin Surgery (carotid endarterectomy or stenting)
