Friday, January 16, 2015

Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis

Developer: US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)

Release date: July 8, 2014

Prior version: December 18, 2007

Funding source: US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Target population: Asymptomatic adults in the general population


Major recommendation: Do not screen for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general adult population (Grade D recommendation)

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