What recommendations are given in the guidelines regarding the appropriate use of carotid endarterectomy?
The guidelines include several recommendations regarding the appropriate use of carotid endarterectomy. These include that women with asymptomatic carotid stenosis should be assessed and treated for other stroke risk factors with lifestyle changes and medical therapies, and that carotid procedures may be appropriate in women with asymptomatic high-grade stenosis and symptomatic moderate (50% to 69%) stenosis. Additional research is needed to determine the benefits and risks of carotid procedures in women with these conditions.