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A: Individuals with carotid stenosis frequently experience modest cognitive problems that do not affect their daily lives. On the other hand, dementia may subsequently arise from the moderate cognitive decline brought on by carotid artery stenosis.  

A: They are designed to last forever. A stent is permanently inserted after it is implanted.  

A: Following up took, on average, 2.6 years (range 1-7 years). The observed 5-year survival rate was 85.2% versus the projected rate of 92% for a specific group.  

A: Although it is higher in diabetic patients with more than 50% baseline stenosis who continue to smoke, the average rate of stenosis advancement over two years is not statistically significant.  

A: Carotid angioplasty and stenting is a non-invasive, minimally invasive technique.  

A: Surgery is best for those with symptoms and a carotid artery blockage of 70% to 99%. But, patients who have a blockage of 50% to 69 percent may want to consider it. Doctors agree that surgery is the best therapy for patients with mild to severe carotid stenosis.