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
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Brain Ischemia / complications*
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Carotid Arteries / surgery*
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Carotid Stenosis / complications
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Carotid Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
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Carotid Stenosis / surgery*
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Cerebral Angiography
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Cerebrovascular Disorders / etiology
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Cerebrovascular Disorders / prevention & control*
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Endarterectomy, Carotid*
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic