Q. Which statement is FALSE about carotid stenoses? (Solved)
1. in a patient with an anterior circulation ischemic event, the presence of a bruit suggests a moderately severe stenosis
2. in a patient with an anterior circulation ischemic event, the absence of a bruit dismisses a moderately severe stenosis
3. a symptomatic stenosis >70% is often operated upon
4. an asymptomatic stenosis of > 70% is usually not operated upon
5. all patient with stenoses < 30% should not be considered for endarterectomy
- b. in a patient with an anterior circulation ischemic event, the absence of a bruit dismisses a moderately severe stenosis