Is Crash Loading Acceptable in Carotid Artery Stenting? : Results of Antiplatelet Crash Loading vs. Semi-crash vs. Elective Loading in a Large Study Population.

With the medical regimen used in this study, urgent CAS with CL APT did not produce more ischemic, thrombotic and hemorrhagic complications than longer loading times. However, careful patient selection might be crucial and adequate loading times should remain the standard of care.