This course focuses on the clinical interventions for carotid artery disease, including medical, endovascular, and surgical management strategies. It emphasizes evidence-based approaches for the prevention of stroke, patient selection for interventions, and multidisciplinary care coordination.

The course aims to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical presentation of carotid artery disease.

• Assess the degree of carotid stenosis and associated risk of cerebrovascular events.

• Compare medical management options, including antiplatelet therapy, lipid-lowering therapy, and lifestyle modifications.

• Recognize indications, techniques, and outcomes of surgical interventions, such as carotid endarterectomy.

• Understand endovascular approaches, including carotid artery stenting, and their associated risks and benefits.

• Apply multidisciplinary strategies for perioperative care and post-procedure monitoring.

• Educate patients and families about disease management, procedural risks, and long-term follow-up.

The purpose of this course is to enhance clinicians’ ability to evaluate and implement appropriate interventions for carotid artery disease. By integrating clinical assessment, imaging interpretation, and evidence-based treatment options, the course aims to reduce the risk of stroke and improve patient outcomes.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Assess patients for suitability of medical, surgical, or endovascular interventions.

• Implement evidence-based management plans for carotid artery disease.

• Monitor and manage perioperative and post-procedural care effectively.

• Improve patient outcomes through timely intervention and risk reduction.

• Demonstrate adherence to current clinical guidelines for carotid artery disease management.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular and cerebrovascular disease, including:

• Vascular surgeons

• Interventional radiologists and cardiologists

• Neurologists

• Advanced practice providers

• Nurses and allied health professionals in vascular care

By providing comprehensive knowledge of clinical interventions, this course supports safe, effective, and guideline-driven management of carotid artery disease.