Sex difference in the effect of time from symptoms to surgery on benefit from carotid endarterectomy for transient ischemic attack and nondisabling stroke.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Early studies showed that carotid endarterectomy (CEA) carried a high risk if performed within days after a large ischemic stroke. Therefore, many surgeons delay CEA for 4 to 6 weeks after any stroke. To determine the effect of delay to CEA on operative risk and benefit, we p...

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Prif Awduron: Rothwell, P, Eliasziw, M, Gutnikov, SA, Warlow, C, Barnett, H
Fformat: Journal article
Iaith:English
Cyhoeddwyd: 2004