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Would you perform carotid artery stenting with embolic protection in an 80 year old man with an asymptomatic, 80-99%, unilateral internal carotid artery stenosis?
Always, if the anatomy can be negotiated.
Only in a clinical registry or trial.
Only if transcranial Doppler (TCD) detects cerebral emboli, denoting high risk for adverse neurological events.
Never.
Refer for carotid endarterectomy if not surgically high-risk.
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SIS Conference 2008

The W Hotel

The W Hotel, located at 1112 4th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, is the host hotel for the SIS 2008 Conference. A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees of this conference at a special rate of $215 per night. The deadline for making hotel reservations at The W Hotel at the discounted group rate is Sunday, June 22, 2008. After this date, reservations will be subject to space and rate availability.

You may book your hotel reservations online at www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/SMED or contact the Reservations Department directly at (206) 264-6000. When making reservations, please be sure to mention that you will be attending the Seattle Science Foundation and Swedish Medical Center SIS 2008 Conference.