title: Carotid endarterectomy.
abstract: Although controversies still exist, recently reported trials have confirmed the efficacy of carotid endarterectomy and more clearly elucidated the appropriate indications for surgical therapy. The efforts to optimize outcomes for patients with carotid artery disease have expanded to the asymptomatic patient, the patient suffering from stroke, and the patient with coexistent cardiac symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Rochester School of Medicine, New York, USA.
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Riggs
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: DeWeese
mesh_terms: D017130:Angioplasty; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000601:surgery; D001241:Aspirin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001794:Blood Pressure; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000601:surgery; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000601:surgery; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery; D004569:Electroencephalography; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000601:surgery; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D001241:Aspirin