In patients with recurrent ischemic infarcts on the same side as an internal carotid artery lesion, is intervention warranted even if there is less than 50% obstruction?

When would you consider stenting or CEA even if there is less than 50 obstruction when no other etiology has been found?

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If a carotid web is found, it would be reasonable to consider intervention to prevent thrombus formation and embolization. Grory et al., PMID 30621527

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In patients with recurrent ischemic infarcts on the same side as an internal carotid artery lesion, is intervention warranted even if there is less than 50% obstruction?

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