Dr. Cian O'Kelly

Neurosurgery: Carotid Stenosis

March 10, 2011

6:19 pm

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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