A 72-year-old man with symptomatic 80% ipsilateral carotid stenosis had a TIA 5 days ago. Best management to reduce recurrent stroke?...

Question

A 72-year-old man with symptomatic 80% ipsilateral carotid stenosis had a TIA 5 days ago. Best management to reduce recurrent stroke?

Accepted Answer

Carotid endarterectomy within 2 weeks of TIA

Answer

Maximize medical therapy only

Answer

Carotid artery stenting in all cases

Answer

Delay revascularization for 6 months

Answer

Start anticoagulation

us-usmle-step-1 MCQ (SBA): Carotid Stenosis-Symptomatic