Carotid artery stenting compared with endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis (International Carotid Stenting Study): a randomised controlled trial with cost-effectiveness analysis

Background Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is an alternative to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for the treatment of carotid stenosis, but safety and long-term efficacy were uncertain. Objective To compare the risks, benefits and cost-effectiveness of CAS versus CEA for symptomatic carotid stenosis. De...

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Main Authors: Featherstone, R, Dobson, J, Ederle, J, Doig, D, Bonati, L, Morris, S, Patel, N, Brown, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2016