Where there is a confirmed diagnosis of ischaemic stroke / TIA affecting the carotid territory the patient should be investigated for the presence of carotid disease.
- Carotid imaging will determine the presence of carotid disease. This is relevant to patients with anterior circulation stroke on the ipsilateral side
- Carotid imaging will determine the presence of carotid disease
- If severe carotid stenosis is present, the patient should be referred for early carotid surgery
Page last reviewed: 18 Jan 2021
