North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial (NASCET)

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Introduction

Comparison of carotid endarterectomy vs medical management for severe (70-99%) vs moderate (50-69%) carotid artery stenosis.

Risk of ischemic stroke:

grade surgical medical
severe 26% 9%
moderate 22% 16%

Relative risk reduction of carotid endarterectomy significant for severe, but not moderate carotid artery stenosis

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References

  1. Ovbiagele B, In: Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 29-Oct 2, 2004