Foundation Team
Medical Editors
Ethan A. Halm, MD, MPH
Clinical Advisors
Norman Herter, MD
Thomas Riles, MD
Stanley Tuhrim, MD
Clinical Leads
Chad Parmet
When most individuals hear the words “carotid endarterectomy,” they have no idea what the words mean. But if a doctor tells you that you’re a candidate for this procedure, then it is time to learn. To help individuals understand carotid disease and navigate the treatment options, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Treatment Choices for Carotid Artery Disease.
This program is for individuals who have been told by their doctor that they are a candidate for carotid surgery, also known as a carotid endarterectomy. The program discusses carotid artery disease, medications and surgery, and then compares the benefits and risks of these options. It also describes a newer treatment option, carotid stenting. The program contains perspectives from a neurologist and real patients who chose different approaches to treat their carotid artery disease.
This program was developed with our production partner, Health Dialog. It is available as a booklet and a web-based program (Health Crossroads®) for Health Dialog members.
