Carotid endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis
<p><strong>Background:</strong> Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the most common cause of long‐term disability. Severe narrowing (stenosis) of the carotid artery is an important cause of stroke. Surgical treatment (carotid endarterectomy) may reduce the risk of stroke...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Cochrane Collaboration
2020
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