Carotid endarterectomy: indications for symptomatic and asymptomatic stenosis.
There have been several clinical trials pertaining to carotid endarterectomy in the last two decades. These studies have provided long-awaited information regarding the risks and benefits of surgery for carotid stenosis. This paper outlines the key results for patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic stenosis. A scheme for the identification of patients likely to benefit from surgery, and persistent areas of controversy and uncertainty, are reviewed.
Chaturvedi
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Department of Neurology and Stroke Program, Wayne State University, 8C-UHC, 4201 St. Entoine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. Schaturv@med.wayne.edu
Halliday
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D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D012306:Risk