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NEWS: CREST-2: Intensive Medical Management with or without Revascularization for Asymptomatic ≥70% Carotid Stenosis
Written By: Preethi Ramchand , MD
Background: Carotid artery disease is a recognized risk factor for acute ischemic stroke. Randomized controlled studies have demonstrated a benefit of carotid revascularization in patients with carotid stenosis and recent ipsilateral ischemic symptoms (e.g. stroke or transient ischemic...