Carotid artery; Endarterectomy; Stenting; Randomized controlled trial

This chapter reviews the major randomized controlled trials (RCT) that have shaped the current understanding and guidelines regarding the efficacy and safety of CEA, providing a comprehensive understanding of their impact on clinical guidelines and practice. Key trials are discussed in detail, highlighting their methodologies, outcomes, and contributions to clinical practice. The chapter also examines the evolving role of CEA in the context of contemporary medical management and advances in endovascular techniques.

– This chapter reviews the major randomized controlled trials (RCT) that have shaped the current understanding and guidelines regarding the efficacy and safety of CEA, providing a comprehensive understanding of their impact on clinical guidelines and practice. Key trials are discussed in detail, highlighting their methodologies, outcomes, and contributions to clinical practice. The chapter also examines the evolving role of CEA in the context of contemporary medical management and advances in endovascular techniques.