Carotid artery stenting
Atherosclerotic narrowing (stenosis) of the internal carotid artery accounts for about 10–15% of ischaemic strokes. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) reduces the risk of stroke in patients with symptomatic stenosis and – to a lesser degree – with asymptomatic carotid stenosis. Endovascular treatmen...
Main Authors: | Leo H. Bonati, Stefan T Engelter, Philippe A Lyrer |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW)
2012-07-01
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Series: | Swiss Medical Weekly |
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Online Access: | https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1542 |
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