The CREST results reported so far gave no details on how endarterectomy and stenting fared in asymptomatic patients compared with patients who already had symptoms of carotid disease. In the absence of these data, several experts cautioned that the findings should not be taken as an endorsement of aggressive carotid interventions for asymptomatic patients, especially at a time when medical therapy has become very effective.
CREST was funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Dr. Clark and Dr. Easton had no disclosures relevant to the study.
Source Elsevier Global Medical News