In this article, the authors discuss the epidemiological importance of carotid occlusive disease, highlighting the clinical presentation and the main methods for its diagnosis, both invasive and non-invasive. Additionally, the authors discuss the chief studies available in the literature, comparing the results of carotid endarterectomy to percutaneous interventions.
Carotid stenosis, terapy; Carotid stenosis, surgery; Endarterectomy, carotid; Carotid artery diseases
