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Original Articles

Carotid endarterectomy

Which patients can benefit?

, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, , MD, FRCPC & , MD
Pages 97-109 | Published online: 30 Jun 2015
 

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Carotid endarterectomy for carotid artery stenosis is valuable for some patients, but not all. Results of clinical trials in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients provide guidance on use of this common vascular procedure. The authors of this article describe the controversies and concerns with the procedure and give their recommendations based on study results.

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