Open AccessRandomized Controlled Trials Comparing Endarterectomy and Endovascular Treatment for Carotid Artery Stenosis
Author(s) -
Jörg Ederle,
Roland L Featherstone,
Martin M. Brown
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.108.531228
Subject(s) - medicine , carotid endarterectomy , stroke (engine) , randomized controlled trial , endarterectomy , stenosis , myocardial infarction , odds ratio , surgery , clinical trial , cause of death , disease , mechanical engineering , engineering
Endovascular treatment of carotid stenosis may be an alternative to surgical endarterectomy. We conducted a systematic review of the randomized evidence to assess the benefits and risks of endovascular treatment compared to surgery.
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