CADIMA	Online evidence synthesis tool for the conduct and reporting of systematic reviews
CG	CGuard MicroNet-covered carotid stent (laser-cut nitinol frame covered with PET micro-mesh sleeve)
DSM	Death, stroke, myocardial infarction
FGS	First-generation (single-layer) carotid stent(s)
GS	Gore carotid stent (laser-cut nitinol frame covered by Teflon mesh layer)
IS	Ipsilateral stroke
ISR	In-stent restenosis
CR	Casper/RoadSaver dual metallic layer carotid stent (braided metallic mesh inside the metallic, braided frame)
PRISMA	Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
PROSPERO	International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews
SGS	Second-generation (mesh-stent) carotid stent(s)