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Inclusion Criteria:
* Symptomatic patients with internal carotid artery stenosis(\>50%)
* Asymptomatic patients with internal carotid artery stenosis(\>60%)
* Anatomy of internal carotid artery applicable for stent implantation and use of embolic protection device
Exclusion Criteria:
* Stroke, myocardial infarction or underwent operative treatment within 1 month
* Prior carotid artery stenting
* Cerebral vessels aneurisms/ malformations
* Subclavian artery/ brachiocephalic trunk stenosis
* Contraindications for antiplatelet or/and anticoagulation therapy