Open AccessSystematic Review of the Operative Risks of Carotid Endarterectomy for Recently Symptomatic Stenosis in Relation to the Timing of Surgery
Author(s) -
Kittipan Rerkasem,
Peter M. Rothwell
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.109.558528
Subject(s) - medicine , stenosis , carotid endarterectomy , endarterectomy , stroke (engine) , surgery , cardiology , mechanical engineering , engineering
Reliable data on the risk of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in relation to timing of surgery are necessary to plan CEA most effectively, to adjust risks for case-mix, and to understand the mechanisms of operative stroke.
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