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Clinical photon-counting computed tomography in living patients detects intra-plaque haemorrhage and thrombus in carotid plaques. [PDF]

open access: yesEur Heart J
Shami A   +7 more
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Carotid Endarterectomy

2022
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. One of the main causes of stroke is carotid artery stenosis. Stenosis with atherosclerosis in the carotid artery can cause stroke by hemodynamic ischemia or artery to artery embolism. A most common surgical intervention for carotid artery stenosis is carotid endarterectomy (CEA).
Takayuki, Hara, Yurie, Rai
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Carotid Endarterectomy

Annals of Internal Medicine, 1989
To evaluate the usefulness of doing carotid endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic or asymptomatic carotid artery disease.Synthesis and summarization of data on the untreated course of cerebrovascular disease, and review of selected evidence and expert opinion on the risks and benefits of endarterectomy and medical therapy.There is a large body of
R D, Cebul, J P, Whisnant
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Carotid Endarterectomy

Surgical Clinics of North America, 1980
Thousands of carotid endarterectomies are now performed each year. In properly selected patients in the hands of competent surgeons, the mortality and morbidity rate should not exceed 2 per cent. Although the long-term results are good, this procedure is prophylactic, and a patient who has already sustained a fixed neurologic deficit will rarely be ...
A V, Persson, S P, Griffey
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CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY

Surgical Clinics of North America, 1998
Although controversies still exist, recently reported trials have confirmed the efficacy of carotid endarterectomy and more clearly elucidated the appropriate indications for surgical therapy. The efforts to optimize outcomes for patients with carotid artery disease have expanded to the asymptomatic patient, the patient suffering from stroke, and the ...
P N, Riggs, J A, DeWeese
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Carotid endarterectomy

Nursing Standard, 2001
Cerebrovascular accident or stroke is a common cause of death and disability. Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure performed to prevent ischaemic stroke. This article provides an overview of atherosclerotic carotid disease and issues involved with carotid endarterectomy.
C, Bick, C, Imray
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