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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

Dear Colleague,

SIS 2008 offers a comprehensive, in-depth educational experience to physicians who specialize in cardiology, vascular, and neurovascular medicine.

New for SIS 2008

You are invited to a provocative program focusing on the most pertinent and controversial issues in the field of cardiology, vascular, and neurovascular therapeutics. Utilizing small group formats to maximize interaction between faculty and attendees, SIS 2008 will feature concurrent four-hour educational sessions. These sessions will include didactic lectures, hands-on Cadaveric training and live case presentations transmitted simultaneously from several catheterization laboratories. All of these activities will take place at the state-of-the-art Seattle Science Foundation.

We hope that you will not only observe the latest in techniques, devices, and practice of cardiac, vascular and neurovascular intervention, but also enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Northwest while you are here.

Welcome to SIS 2008!

   
Mark Reisman, MDWilliam A. Gray, MD