title: Carotid endarterectomy: a perspective.
abstract: Carotid endarterectomies have been performed for over a decade now. To review the knowledge derived from this surgical experience, i studied 18 reports on the subject, giving attention to four specific phases of patient care: the diagnostic, preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods. Emphasis was placed on studying the causes of postoperative morbidity and mortality and how they are approached through radiologic, surgical, and medical technics.
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D004691:Endarterectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000188:drug therapy; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D002245:Carbon Dioxide