title: Carotid endarterectomy: a safe and effective therapy for elderly patients.
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Adams
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D004691:Endarterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012307:Risk Factors