The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has reaffirmed its 2014 recommendation against screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general adult population (D recommendation). The ...

The objective of the study was to compare %S based on US with %S based on velocity-related estimations. Two sets of data were construed. The first data set was used to quantify the relationship ...

The most common cause of carotid artery narrowing is a buildup of plaque in the arteries due to multiple risk factors such as smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, family history and ...

Carotid artery stenosis (CAS) is a significant clinical condition characterised by the narrowing of the carotid arteries, which can lead to reduced cerebral blood flow and an increased risk of stroke.

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) continues to recommend against screening the general adult population for asymptomatic carotid stenosis, maintaining its stance from 2014. “The USPSTF ...

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Motion analysis of video recorded on a smartphone accurately identified carotid artery stenosis in adults, demonstrating utility for a tool that could improve ischemic stroke outcomes. Carotid artery ...

Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), which pulls in both surgical and endovascular techniques, is being rapidly adopted in the United States for the treatment of high-risk patients with ...

Carotid artery surgery and stenting have comparable long-term effects on fatal or disabling stroke in asymptomatic patients with severe carotid artery stenosis. That's the finding of late breaking ...

What physicians need to know about the expanded carotid artery stenting coverage, including choice of therapy, shared ...

Sonolysis, an application of therapeutic ultrasound, reduced periprocedural cerebrovascular events during carotid endarterectomy. The safety profile of sonolysis was supported by a reported lack of ...