34. Neurosurgery: Carotid Stenosis

11/03/2011 14 min
34. Neurosurgery: Carotid Stenosis

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Dr Cian O'Kelly covers the topic of carotid stenosis. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: • describe the symptoms which are associated with carotid stenosis • describe the epidemiology of carotid stenosis and stroke • discriminate between a stroke and a transient ischemic attack • outline the management of patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid stenosis • describe the medical and surgical management of patients with carotid stenosis Running time: 14:42