Ocular defects as surrogate end-points in trials comparing carotid endarterectomy and stenting.

The effect of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) on visual function has not been a specific end-point of most trials comparing CAS and CEA. Ischaemic lesions of the retina and optic nerve have been reported to occur in 15-46% of carotid patients, while carotid artery sten...

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Main Authors: Giannoukas, A, Paraskevas, K, Bulbulia, R, Halliday, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014