Prevention of ischemic stroke: the role of carotid endarterectomy in symptomatic patients

Ital J Neurol Sci. 1992 Sep;13(6):469-73. doi: 10.1007/BF02230866.

Abstract

Carotid endarterectomy (CE) has recently been proved to be beneficial in symptomatic patients with severe (70-99%) appropriate carotid stenosis. After discussing the historical evolution of CE as a possible preventive treatment of ischemic stroke, we review the results of North American and European trials in order to give practical information for the management of cerebrovascular patients.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Brain Ischemia / complications*
  • Carotid Arteries / surgery*
  • Carotid Stenosis / complications
  • Carotid Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Stenosis / surgery*
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / etiology
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / prevention & control*
  • Endarterectomy, Carotid*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic