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  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiology

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  • Extracranial internal carotid artery atherosclerotic occlusive disease is a significant cause of ischemic stroke.
  • Vascular risk factor control is crucial for stroke prevention in patients with carotid occlusive disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review contemporary management strategies for extracranial carotid atherosclerotic occlusive disease.
  • To highlight recent clinical trial results and address knowledge gaps in stroke prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current medical and surgical treatment guidelines.
  • Analysis of recent clinical trial data on carotid artery disease management.
  • Discussion of advances in antiplatelet therapy, blood pressure, and lipid management.

Main Results:

  • Intensive medical therapy (antiplatelets, BP control, LDL reduction, lifestyle changes) is the cornerstone of stroke risk reduction.
  • Carotid revascularization (endarterectomy or stenting) is established for symptomatic stenosis ≥70%.
  • The benefit of revascularization for asymptomatic carotid stenosis requires reassessment in light of improved medical therapies.

Conclusions:

  • Contemporary management emphasizes intensive medical therapy for all patients with carotid occlusive disease.
  • Treatment decisions for carotid stenosis, particularly asymptomatic cases, should integrate the latest evidence on medical and interventional therapies.