OBJECTIVE	Outcomes in the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy versus Stenting Trial ( CREST ) did not differ between carotid artery stenting ( CAS ) and carotid endarterectomy ( CEA ) for the composite primary end point of stroke , myocardial infarction ( MI ) , or death during the periprocedural period or ipsilateral stroke within 4 years .\