Carotid Stenosis Flashcards
1
Q
symptoms of carotid stenosis
A
syncope, TIA
2
Q
medical management of CS
A
statins, BP meds, antiplatelet
3
Q
indications for carotid endarterectomy
A
symptomatic with stenosis >70%, or rarely high grade asymptomatic
4
Q
management of symptomatic CS 50-69% lesion
A
men benefit more than women from CEA, but still usually just do medical management
5
Q
carotid stenting indications
A
1) patients not amenable to CEA
2) longer life expectancy since delayed results
3) non inferior to CEA in patients under 80
