title: Carotid endarterectomy. Current indications for elective and emergency surgery.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Loftus
mesh_terms: D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D004691:Endarterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors