An audit tool for assessing the appropriateness of carotid endarterectomy.

BACKGROUND: To update appropriateness ratings for carotid endarterectomy using the best clinical evidence and to develop a tool to audit the procedure's use. METHODS: A nine-member expert panel drawn from all the Canadian Specialist societies that are involved in the care of patients with caro...

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Main Authors: Kennedy, J, Quan, H, Feasby, T, Ghali, W
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004