title: Carotid endarterectomy.
abstract: Cerebrovascular accident or stroke is a common cause of death and disability. Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure performed to prevent ischaemic stroke. This article provides an overview of atherosclerotic carotid disease and issues involved with carotid endarterectomy.
authors.affiliation: Coventry and Warwickshire County Vascular Unit, Walsgrave Hospitals NHS Trust, Coventry. carol.bick@wh-tr.wmids.nhs.uk
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authors.lastname: Bick
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authors.lastname: Imray
mesh_terms: D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors