What are the recent developments in medical therapy for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis?
Recent studies suggest that the annual rate of stroke in medically treated patients with an asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis has fallen to 1%. Additionally, statin therapy is appropriate for patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis, whether or not they undergo revascularization. Interventional therapy has also advanced, particularly in terms of perioperative management and device design.