Is carotid endarterectomy appropriate for asymptomatic stenosis? Yes.
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Lehigh Neurology, Allentown, Pa 18103, USA.
D001921:Brain / Q000098:blood supply; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D017281:Cost of Illness; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014342:Truth Disclosure