A 70-year-old with symptomatic carotid stenosis 75% ipsilateral to TIA last week. Best timing for carotid revascularization (CEA) if appropriate?...

Question

A 70-year-old with symptomatic carotid stenosis 75% ipsilateral to TIA last week. Best timing for carotid revascularization (CEA) if appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Within 2 weeks of TIA

Answer

After 3 months

Answer

Anytime after 6 months

Answer

Only if stenosis >90%

Answer

Revascularization has no benefit

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis