title: Commentary on "Should statins be given routinely before carotid endarterectomy?".
authors.affiliation: Mote Vascular Foundation, Sarasota, Florida 34233, USA. Rsamson@veinandarteries.com
authors.forename: Russell H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Samson
mesh_terms: D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000601:surgery; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000592:standards*; D020521:Stroke / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors