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Surgical Decision-Making for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis

Quick fact

For asymptomatic carotid stenosis, the annual stroke risk under modern medical therapy is only about 1-2%, yet surgery carries a perioperative stroke or death rate of 2-3%, meaning that for many patients, early surgery may not offer a net benefit.

Why this is interesting

You've just been told you have a narrowed carotid artery, but you've never had a stroke. Your doctor says surgery is an option—but is it worth the risk?