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Current Trends in Carotid Artery Revascularization

Emily B Crawford1,2, Eric A Secemsky1,3

  • 1Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

Seminars in Interventional Radiology
|April 2, 2026
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Carotid artery revascularization, including stenting, is key for stroke prevention in carotid stenosis. Treatment choices are evolving due to new data and expanded coverage, impacting patient care guidelines.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Carotid stenosis poses a significant stroke risk.
  • Carotid endarterectomy has been the standard treatment.
  • Recent advancements and policy changes are altering management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review current carotid revascularization techniques.
  • Analyze factors influencing treatment decisions.
  • Explore future directions in carotid stenosis management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of revascularization data.
  • Analysis of utilization trends.
  • Discussion of guideline evolution.

Main Results:

  • Carotid artery stenting (CAS) utilization is increasing.
  • Medicare coverage expansion influences treatment choices.
  • Guidelines are adapting to new evidence and techniques.

Conclusions:

  • Treatment decisions for carotid stenosis are complex.
  • Both carotid endarterectomy and stenting have roles.
  • Future management will likely involve personalized approaches based on evolving data.

Keywords:
carotid artery stenosiscarotid artery stentingcarotid endarterectomycarotid revascularization

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