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