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

Please answer the following questions:

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

Author:	Douglas Dana Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: May 14, 2007
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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