In this interview, Dr. Varun Kapila explains why transient ischemic attacks or nondisabling stroke due to internal carotid artery stenosis require urgent diagnosis and intervention. Dr. Varun Kapila is division head of vascular surgery at William Osler Health System in Brampton, Ontario. He is also co-director for the hospital’s endovascular therapeutics program.He co-authored a review article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. It is titled "Management of transient ischemic attack or nondisabling stroke related to extracranial internal carotid artery stenosis."Full review article: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.180735----------------------------------------------------------------------This podcast episode is brought to you by Audi Canada.The Canadian Medical Association has partnered with Audi Canada to offer CMA members a preferred incentive on select vehicle models. Purchase any new qualifying Audi model and receive an additional cash incentive based on the purchase type. Details of the incentive program can be found at www.audiprofessional.ca.-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Overcast, Instacast, or your favourite aggregator. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.

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Nondisabling stroke or TIA from internal carotid artery stenosis: a medical emergency