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.

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MedicineCarotid endarterectomyStenosisStroke (engine)SurgeryEndarterectomyRandomized controlled trialAdverse effectCardiologyInternal medicine

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Year
1991
Type
article
Volume
325
Issue
7
Pages
445-453
Citations
8355
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H. J. M. Barnett, D. Wayne Taylor, R. Brian Haynes et al. (1991). Beneficial Effect of Carotid Endarterectomy in Symptomatic Patients with High-Grade Carotid Stenosis. New England Journal of Medicine , 325 (7) , 445-453. https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm199108153250701

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10.1056/nejm199108153250701