Abstract |
The efficacy of endarterectomy for patients with symptomatic high-grade stenosis of the extracranial carotid artery has been firmly established. Those with asymptomatic carotid disease may also be candidates for the operation. A thorough understanding of the benefits and risks of the operation for the individual patient is necessary in determining whether to recommend the operation.
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Authors | L B Goldstein |
Journal | Clinics in geriatric medicine
(Clin Geriatr Med)
Vol. 15
Issue 4
Pg. 685-700
(Nov 1999)
ISSN: 0749-0690 [Print] United States |
PMID | 10499930
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Topics |
- Age Factors
- Aged
- Carotid Artery Diseases
(surgery)
- Carotid Stenosis
(surgery)
- Endarterectomy, Carotid
(adverse effects)
- Humans
- Intraoperative Complications
- Postoperative Complications
- Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Factors
- Stroke
(prevention & control)
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