Carotid endarterectomy for stroke prevention in older people. |
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| Authors: | L B Goldstein |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Medicine (Neurology), Duke Center for Cerebrovascular Disease, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA. golds004@mc.duke.edu |
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| Abstract: | The efficacy of endarterectomy for patients with symptomatic high-grade stenosis of the extracranial carotid artery has been firmly established. Those with asymptomatic carotid disease may also be candidates for the operation. A thorough understanding of the benefits and risks of the operation for the individual patient is necessary in determining whether to recommend the operation. |
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