Letter to the Editor Carotid artery Stenting is not an alternative to Surgery

Abstract

According to the recent studies it is clear that carotid artery stenting carries higher risk for major and minor strokes. Therefore it is not an alternative treatment to surgery in symptomatic patients. For asymptomatic patients the beneficial role of surgery and stenting is still under discussion.

Keywords

• carotid artery stenting
• carotid endarterectomy