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Which statement is FALSE about carotid stenoses?

A. in a patient with an anterior circulation ischemic event, the presence of a bruit suggests a moderately severe stenosis
B. in a patient with an anterior circulation ischemic event, the absence of a bruit dismisses a moderately severe stenosis
C. a symptomatic stenosis >70% is often operated upon
D. an asymptomatic stenosis of > 70% is usually not operated upon
E. all patient with stenoses < 30% should not be considered for endarterectomy
Answer» B. in a patient with an anterior circulation ischemic event, the absence of a bruit dismisses a moderately severe stenosis
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