pt. 1. Carotid artery stenosis : natural history, histopathology -- pt. 2. Supra-aortic arteries : anatomy, radiological anatomy -- pt. 3. Imaging techniques -- pt. 4. Clinical assessment -- pt. 5. Carotid artery stenosis : surgery -- pt. 6. Clinical trials -- pt. 7. Indications for carotid angioplasty and stenting -- pt. 8. Technique devices -- pt. 9. Medical treatment -- pt. 10. Clinical results -- pt. 11. Complications : intracranial endovascular therapy -- pt. 12. Other supra-aortic occlusive arterial diseases : endovascular treatment.