The prevalence of carotid stenosis in general population is less than 1 %. Screening with resultant surgical procedures causes more strokes than it can prevent. For severe (≥70 %) carotid stenosis, the prevalence increases with age from approximately 0 to 3 %.
About the author: Dr K K Aggarwal is Padmashri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee, President Heart Care Foundation of India, Dean Board of Medical Education Moolchand Medcity, Sr. Physician & Cardiologist, Visiting professor Clinical Research DIPSAR, Past President Delhi Medical Association, Past Academic and Research Wing Head IMA, Chairman Ethics Committee Delhi Medical Council.
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