Contemporary Results of Carotid Endarterectomy for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis | Zendy

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Contemporary Results of Carotid Endarterectomy for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis

Author(s) -

Karen Woo,

Joy Garg,

Robert J. Hye,

Ralph B. Dilley

Publication year - 2010

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.110.578856

Subject(s) - medicine , carotid endarterectomy , asymptomatic , stenosis , stroke (engine) , endarterectomy , myocardial infarction , cardiology , perioperative , randomized controlled trial , surgery , mechanical engineering , engineering

The validity of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for asymptomatic carotid stenosis has been questioned recently due to the increasing effectiveness of medical management. In this study, we evaluated how contemporary outcomes of CEA for asymptomatic carotid stenosis compare with published stroke rates for best medical management.

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