Carotid Stump Syndrome: An Uncommon Cause of Recurrent Ipsilateral Strokes

Carotid stump syndrome is a rare cause of recurrent cerebrovascular accidents. Carotid stump is the patent proximal remnant below the completely occluded internal carotid artery (ICA). Cerebral and retinal ischemic symptoms seen after complete occlusion of ipsilateral ICA is known as carotid stump syndrome. Known for causing recurrent ipsilateral cerebrovascular accidents, it is a potentially treatable entity. The therapeutic goal is medical management with a statin, dual anti-platelet therapy along with surgical intervention either with an endovascular repair or carotid endarterectomy. Herein, we present a case of carotid stump syndrome managed medically.