title: Carotid endarterectomy for the asymptomatic patient.
abstract: The history of the debate on how best to manage the patient with asymptomatic cerebrovascular disease is reviewed. Several recent studies have compared best medical with surgical management. The author concludes with a perspective on the present and future management options.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Hughes
mesh_terms: D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000379:methods; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans