Does the modern concept of 'best medical therapy' render carotid surgery obsolete?
Naylor
A R
AR
Department of Vascular Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK. arnaylor@hotmail.com
D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020521:Stroke / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors
D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors