Background: Cerebrovascular event is the most common reason of acute neurological injury in the western world. There is an extensive literature and data available on its prognosis, outcomes and complications rates from the west, yet still, data regarding its safety and efficacy is scarce from the South Asian belt.
Objective: To elucidate the role of carotid endarterectomy in patients with carotid stenosis regarding prevention of stroke and safety of the procedure.