Carotid artery stenting versus carotid endarterectomy.
Postgrad Med J
; 92(1091): 532-9, 2016 Sep.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27317752
ABSTRACT
Stroke remains a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in developed countries. Carotid artery stenosis is a major cause of stroke. Advances in medical therapy, surgical technique and endovascular maturation has resulted in options for the treatment of carotid stenosis. Here, we present a review of carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy as it applies to trials comparing and contrasting the two treatment options. We also explore the intricacies surrounding reimbursement of these treatment strategies in the USA.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Stents
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Endarterectomia das Carótidas
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Estenose das Carótidas
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Acidente Vascular Cerebral
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Postgrad Med J
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos