title: Asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis study: role of the clinical coordinator.
abstract: This article introduces the reader to the role of the clinical coordinator in the Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Study. The main responsibility lies in recruiting patients into the study and managing their follow-up period very closely for the next three to five years. Each coordinator is vital to its individual center in order to actively participate in this multicenter trial.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wilcox
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D001241:Aspirin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004691:Endarterectomy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012108:Research Personnel; D012380:Role
chemical_list: D001241:Aspirin