Carotid endarterectomy should be considered only for symptomatic patients with greater than what percentage of stenosis?

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Carotid endarterectomy is indicated for patients with greater than 50% stenosis who have had a recent transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke, or those with high-grade stenosis (greater than 70%) who have not had a TIA or stroke but have other high-risk features, such as contralateral carotid occlusion, intraluminal thrombus, or severe symptoms. Carotid endarterectomy has not been shown to be beneficial for patients with less than 50% stenosis or for those with 100% occlusion.

Carotid Endarterectomy Should Be Considered Only for Symptomatic Patients with Greater