The current management of carotid atherosclerotic disease: who, when and how?
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg
; 16(3): 339-46, 2013 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-23197661
ABSTRACT
Ischaemic stroke represents a major health hazard in the western world, which has a severe impact on society and the health-care system. Roughly, 10% of all first ischaemic strokes can be attributed to significant atherosclerotic disease of the carotid arteries. Correct management of these lesions is essential in the prevention and treatment of carotid disease-related ischaemic events. The close relationship between diagnosis and medical and surgical management makes it necessary that all involved physicians and surgeons have profound knowledge of management strategies beyond their specific speciality. Continuous improvement in pharmacological therapy and operative techniques as well as frequently changing guidelines represent a constant challenge for the individual health-care professional. This review gives a thorough outline of the up-to-date evidence-based management of carotid artery disease and discusses its current controversies.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fármacos Cardiovasculares
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Ataque Isquêmico Transitório
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Endarterectomia das Carótidas
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Estenose das Carótidas
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Angioplastia
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Acidente Vascular Cerebral
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Comportamento de Redução do Risco
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg
Assunto da revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido