Stroke prevention study funded by NIH-NINDS. For patients with narrowing of carotid artery but no stroke or stroke warning signs.
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In high-grade asymptomatic carotid stenosis, addition of stenting to medical therapy led to a lower risk of stroke over a 4-year period. Endarterectomy did not lead to a significant benefit. Full results of the CREST-2 trials and Research Summary: nej.md/3LK9kst
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Presented at #ISC26, the CREST-2 trial results showed neither the addition of CAS nor CEA to IMM demonstrated cognitive benefit compared to IMM alone, including in patients with worse baseline cognition.
Here is @tmadsenemβs take on the results.
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It's a New Year and SVIN has a New, Exciting Grand Rounds Lecture lined up for you!
π CREST-2 Trial: Rethinking Stroke Prevention in Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis
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January 27, 2026 β 12:00 PM CT
π€ Presenter, Principal Investigator CREST 2 : James F. Meschia, M.D.
Register here: zurl.co/YUEJu
#SVIN #GrandRounds #CREST2Trial
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16 Dec 2025
AAN members, join Drs. James F. Meschia and Brajesh K. Lal on the AAN Section Spotlight webinar (@AANmember) this Wednesday from 5-6PM Eastern! ποΈ
Click on the link to login to your AAN account and register for the webinar: learning.aan.com/webinars/88β¦
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15 Dec 2025
Join Drs. Brajesh K. Lal and Thomas G. Brott on the Frank J. Veith International Society's webinar (@FJVIS1) this Wednesday from 12-1:30PM Eastern! ποΈ
Click on the link to register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regiβ¦
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22 Nov 2025
James Meschia, MD is the recipient of the 2025 Innovation Award!
This award recognizes groundbreaking vision and advancements shaping the future of neurovascular care. Congratulations, Dr. Meschia!
Learn more at zurl.co/koC6e
#SVIN #SVIN25 #SVINAnnualMeeting #SVINAwards #InnovationAward
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22 Nov 2025
CREST 2 RESULTS PRESENTED AT THE 52nd Annual VEITHsymposium BY DR. THOMAS BROTT - Listen to what Dr. Brott and our faculty experts have to say: Favoring stenting β¦.
youtu.be/PPwK-s8cCV4
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π¨Post Session Interview with Dr. Meschia discussing the Primary results of the CREST-2 trialΒ presented during our Late Breaking abstracts yesterday!
#SVIN25
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Presented at #SVIN25:
CREST-2: In high-grade asymptomatic carotid stenosis, addition of stenting to medical therapy led to a lower risk of stroke over a 4-year period. Endarterectomy did not lead to a significant benefit. Full results: nej.md/3LK9kst
Editorial: Managing Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis nej.md/482XjG1
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ALT The Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology 2025 Annual Meeting Original Article | NOV 21, 2025 | NEJM.org Medical Management and Revascularization for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Figure 2A. Primary-Outcome Analysis. The NEJM signature sits at the bottom.
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24 Jun 2025
Congratulations to Diana C. De Los Santos at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center (@KPLACounty) for being CREST-2's June Coordinator of the Month! ππ·
#CarotidStenosis #Stroke #Research
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Congratulations to Dr. Navdeep Sangha at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center (@KPLACounty) for being CREST-2's June Investigator of the Month! ππ·
#CarotidStenosis #Stroke #Research
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6 May 2025
Congratulations to Johnetta Comello at Baptist Health Lexington (@BHLexington) for being CREST-2's May Coordinator of the Month! ππ·
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6 May 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Jones at Baptist Health Lexington (@BHLexington) for being CREST-2's May Investigator of the Month! ππ·
#CarotidStenosis #Stroke #Research
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1 Apr 2025
Congratulations to Caitlan LeMatty at the Medical University of South Carolina (@MUSChealth) for being CREST-2's April Coordinator of the Month! ππ·
#CarotidStenosis #Stroke #Research
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1 Apr 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Christine Holmstedt at the Medical University of South Carolina (@MUSChealth) for being CREST-2's April Investigator of the Month! ππ·
#CarotidStenosis #Stroke #Research
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5 Mar 2025
Congratulations to Genoveva (Geni) Maclean at Vancouver General Hospital (@VCHhealthcare) for being CREST-2's March Coordinator of the Month! ππ·
#CarotidStenosis #Stroke #Research
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5 Mar 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Philip Teal at Vancouver General Hospital (@VCHhealthcare) for being CREST-2's March Investigator of the Month! ππ·
#CarotidStenosis #Stroke #Research
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26 Dec 2024
Congratulations to Suzy Lavoie for being CREST-2's December Coordinator of the Month! ππΈ
#CarotidStenosis #Stroke #Research
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26 Dec 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Ariane Mackey for being CREST-2's December Investigator of the Month! ππΈ
#CarotidStenosis #Stroke #Research
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