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Neurology· 2026Q1

Carotid Artery Stenting Is Now an Evidence-Based Adjunct to Intensive Medical Therapy for Stroke Prevention

James F. Meschia

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Carotid artery stenting (CAS) combined with intensive medical management (IMM) significantly reduces stroke risk in patients with high-grade asymptomatic carotid stenosis compared to IMM alone, according to the CREST-2 trial.

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Field: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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