Carotid artery stenosis

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Many patients with significant carotid artery stenosis are candidates for endarterectomy, a procedure now proved to reduce the incidence of future stroke and death. In this article, Drs Jaigobin and Perry describe an approach to patients with both symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid stenosis and review current indications for surgical referral. They also emphasize the importance of recognizing and managing concurrent coronary artery disease.

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Cheryl S. Jaigobin

Cheryl S. Jaigobin, MD Dr Jaigobin is a resident in the neurology training program, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine.

James R. Perry

James R. Perry, MD, FRCP(C) Dr Perry is staff neurologist, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, and a collaborator in the Aspirin and Carotid Endarterectomy trial for the Stroke Research Unit at Sunnybrook.