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What is my risk of stroke with or without carotid endarterectomy?

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By Monica Rhodes

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Please answer the following questions:

Risk of stroke with or without carotid endarterectomy
How much carotid stenosis do you have? Have you had symptoms (TIA or mild stroke)?

70% or more

Yes

No

60–69%

Yes

No

50–59%

Yes

No

Less than 50%

Yes

No

Don't know

Yes

No

Credits

Author Monica Rhodes
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Last Updated January 8, 2009
Last Updated: 01/08/2009