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The European Society for Vascular Surgery guidelines offer updated recommendations for managing carotid artery disease. Both carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) are viable, with CEA showing slightly stronger evidence.

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Background:

  • Updated European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) guidelines address carotid artery disease management.
  • Guidelines cover symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, considering medical therapy, carotid endarterectomy (CEA), and carotid artery stenting (CAS).

Purpose of the Study:

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  • Analysis of evidence supporting carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

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Conclusions:

  • Both CEA and CAS have roles in managing carotid artery disease, but evidence favors CEA slightly, particularly regarding 30-day stroke/death risks.
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