Carotid artery stenosis is a serious condition wherein plaques are formed in the carotid artery near the neck, blocking the brain's blood supply and leading to fatalities like brain stroke and death. Stenosis in asymptomatic patients has increased drastically. It is difficult to predict the chances of stenosis in healthy, asymptomatic patients. The risk factors for carotid artery stenosis include smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, blood pressure, older age, and male gender.
The US Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF) has released practice recommendations for screening patients for carotid artery stenosis. The guidelines have been established based on the evidence collected from the studies in populations with the above-specified health conditions. The guidelines have been summarized below. Population under consideration The recommendations apply to adults without a history of…
