Screening for Carotid Artery Stenosis: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement

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   Figure. Screening for carotid artery stenosis: clinical summary of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation.

   For a summary of the evidence systematically reviewed in making these recommendations, the full recommendation statement, and supporting documents, please go to http://www.preventiveservices.ahrq.gov. USPSTF = U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. *This recommendation applies to adults without neurologic symptoms and without a history of transient ischemic attacks or stroke. If otherwise eligible, an individual who has a carotid-area transient ischemic attack should be evaluated promptly for consideration of carotid endarterectomy.