What is my risk of stroke with or without carotid endarterectomy?

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**Risk of stroke with or without carotid endarterectomy**
How much carotid stenosis do you have?	Have you had symptoms (TIA or mild stroke)?
70% or more	Yes	No
60–69%	Yes	No
50–59%	Yes	No
Less than 50%	Yes	No
Don't know	Yes	No

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Author	Robin Parks, MS
Editor	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor	Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Last Updated	March 6, 2007

Last updated:	March 06, 2007
Author:	Robin Parks, MS
Reviewed By:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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