[Asymptomatic carotid stenoses. A cardiologist's viewpoint].

Cardiologist work is undergoing profound changes. He is in charge of the prevention and treatment of atherothrombotic disease. Preoperative evaluation of global cardiovascular risk is of paramount importance to choose between medical, surgical or interventional treatment. Furthermore, because the cardiologist has extensive experience with coronary angioplasty, he will have an essential role in carotid angioplasty.