A systematic review of the risks of stroke and death due to endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Carotid endarterectomy reduces the risk of carotid territory ischemic stroke ipsilateral to a recently symptomatic severe carotid stenosis. However, the benefit is limited by the risks of stroke and death associated with the operation. Although reported surgical risks vary en...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1996
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