Carotid artery stenosis is an atherosclerotic disease that is responsible for 8 %–20 % of all strokes [1]. And the degree of carotid stenosis is also the primary surrogate for stroke risk and indication of intervention in current guidelines [2].
Carotid artery stenosis is an atherosclerotic disease that is responsible for 8 %–20 % of all strokes [1]. And the degree of carotid stenosis is also the primary surrogate for stroke risk and indication of intervention in current guidelines [2].