title: Invited commentary.
authors.forename: Joseph R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Schneider
mesh_terms: D017130:Angioplasty / Q000379:methods*; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000401:mortality* / Q000628:therapy*; D057505:Embolic Protection Devices / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control*