Beneficial Effect of Carotid Endarterectomy in Symptomatic Patients with High-Grade Carotid Stenosis

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Abstract

Carotid endarterectomy is highly beneficial to patients with recent hemispheric and retinal transient ischemic attacks or nondisabling strokes and ipsilateral high-grade stenosis (70 to 99 percent) of the internal carotid artery.

Topics & Keywords

Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Cerebrovascular and genetic disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 325, Issue 7, pp. 445-453

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199108153250701

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