Carotid Revascularization Versus Best Medical Treatment for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis

Carotid Artery Stenting/Carotid Endarterectomy

"Aspirin 100mg/ day plus clopidogrel 75mg/ day for the first three months after enrollment or revascularization, aspirin 100mg/ day after three months, and the statin dose was adjusted according to blood lipids levels. Best medical treatment also includes risk factor control: good lifestyle, smoking cessation, weight control, regular exercise, SBP \< 140 mmHg, HDL \< 70 mg/dl (1.8mmol/L), and glycemic control. Patients with poor control of risk factors were dynamically adjusted during follow-up.~In addition, patients undergoing CAS received dual antiplatelet therapy for at least 3 to 5 days before surgery, and patients undergoing CEA also received a preoperative oral antiplatelet drug (aspirin 100mg/ day, or clopidogrel 75mg/ day) for at least 3 days after enrollment."