Controversies in neurology: asymptomatic carotid stenosis--intervention or just stick to medical therapy. The argument for carotid endarterectomy.

Patients with a significant carotid stenosis are at an increased risk of suffering from a potentially fatal or disabling stroke. The current management strategies available to a patient with an asymptomatic carotid stenosis are either medical therapy alone, or in combination with either carotid enda...

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Main Authors: Hirt, L, Halliday, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Springer Vienna 2011