Real-world replication of randomized controlled trial results for carotid endarterectomy.

BACKGROUND: The efficacy of carotid endarterectomy (CE) has been shown in randomized clinical trials (RCTs), but doubts remain about whether the results can be replicated in routine clinical practice, especially in asymptomatic patients for whom the absolute risk reduction shown in the trials is sm...

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Main Authors: Feasby, T, Kennedy, J, Quan, H, Girard, L, Ghali, W
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007