Clinical and angiographic predictors of stroke and death from carotid endarterectomy: systematic review

Authors :: Rothwell, P.M.
Slattery, J.
Warlow, C.P.
Source :: British Medical Journal. December 13, 1997, Vol. 315 Issue 7122, p1571, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 1997
Abstract: Introduction The absolute benefit derived from carotid endarterectomy is limited by the morbidity and mortality caused by the operation itself. The balance of risk and benefit is particularly fine in [...]

Subjects :: Complications and side effects
Risk factors
Surgery
Endarterectomy
Postoperative complications -- Complications and side effects -- Risk factors
Carotid arteries
Stroke -- Risk factors -- Complications and side effects
Carotid artery
Stroke (Disease) -- Risk factors -- Complications and side effects
Surgery -- Complications

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