PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - David M. Pelz AU - Stephen P. Lownie TI - Carotid angioplasty and stenting: current status DP - 2000 May 16 TA - Canadian Medical Association Journal PG - 1451--1454 VI - 162 IP - 10 4099 - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/162/10/1451.short 4100 - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/162/10/1451.full SO - CMAJ2000 May 16; 162 AB - Carotid angioplasty and stenting has recently emerged as a popular alternative to endarterectomy for the treatment of carotid atherosclerosis. Carotid endarterectomy has been scientifically validated, but many believe carotid angioplasty and stenting to be a less invasive, less expensive and equally safe and effective method of treatment. The evidence for and against the use of each procedure will be discussed.