Carotid artery stenting

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...

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Main Authors: Leo H. Bonati, Stefan T Engelter, Philippe A Lyrer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2012-07-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
carotid stenosis
endarterectomy
endovascular treatment
stenting
stroke
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1542

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