Table 3 Final appropriateness ratings for carotid endarterectomy combined with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for asymptomatic stenosis by degree of stenosis.
From: An audit tool for assessing the appropriateness of carotid endarterectomy
Degree of Stenosis | Combined Procedure or Prior to CABG | Infarct on Brain Imaging | Appropriateness Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
80 – 99% | Combined | Present/ Absent | Uncertain |
Prior | Present | Uncertain | |
Absent | Inappropriate | ||
60 – 79% | Combined/ Prior | Present/ Absent | Inappropriate |
<60% | Combined/ Prior | Present/ Absent | Inappropriate |