Temporal trends in the risks of stroke and death due to endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis: an updated systematic review.

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether there is any evidence of a systematic reduction in the operative risk of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for symptomatic stenosis in recent years. METHODS: We performed a systematic review of all studies published between 2000 and 2008 inclusive that reported the risks...

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Main Authors: Rerkasem, K, Rothwell, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009