Updated Carotid Stenosis Criteria may Support a Reduction in Healthcare Expenses

Current guidelines recommend screening for carotid artery stenosis (CAS) in patients with multiple risk factors and annual surveillance is recommended for those with>50% stenosis. Therefore, the duplex ultrasound (DUS) criteria defining the threshold for 50% stenosis carries great influence for lifelong healthcare expense. The IAC recently revised these criteria and we hypothesize that this elevated threshold will reduce healthcare costs.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research