Risk Factors For Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, or Death Following Carotid Endarterectomy: Results From the International Carotid Stenting Study.

CONCLUSIONS: Increasing diastolic blood pressure was the only independent risk factor for stroke, MI, or death following CEA. Cautious attention to blood pressure control following symptoms attributable to carotid stenosis could reduce the risks associated with subsequent CEA.
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Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - October 9, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Doig D, Turner EL, Dobson J, Featherstone RL, de Borst GJ, Stansby G, Beard JD, Engelter ST, Richards T, Brown MM, ICSS Investigators Tags: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Source Type: research