It is indicated for selected medically stable patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis of 60 to 99 % who have a life expectancy of at least five years, provided the perioperative risk of stroke and death is less than 3 percent. However, long-term outcomes for patients with carotid blockages managed by intensive medical therapy may be similar to surgical management.
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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