Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to carotid stenosis
  • NASCET trial
  • ACAS trial
  • ACST trial
  • CREST trial
  • CEA: general vs. regional anesthesia
  • CEA: standard vs. eversion technique
  • CEA: routine vs. selective shunting
  • CEA: patch vs. primary closure
  • CAS: variations in technique
  • Indications and contraindications for CAS
  • Carotid dissection
  • Acute carotid occlusion
  • Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome
  • CREST 2 trial