title: Carotid endarterectomy: a review.
abstract: The carotid endarterectomy procedure has provided an invaluable option in the management of patients with symptomatic atherosclerotic carotid artery disease. The criteria for surgical interventions vary from different institutions as well as the mortality and morbidity, but, for a select patient population, it is a viable alternative to conservative medical management.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D004691:Endarterectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning