Impact of acute cerebral ischemic lesions and their volume on the revascularization outcome of symptomatic carotid stenosis

CIL volume in symptomatic carotid stenosis seems to influence the 30-day outcome independently from the timing of carotid revascularization. A CIL volume of ≥4000 mm3 could be considered a significant predictor for postoperative stroke after carotid revascularization.