Risk Prediction Tools to Improve Patient Selection for Carotid Endarterectomy Among Patients With Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis

This cohort study was conducted between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2009.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 19, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: S. Keyhani, E. Madden, E.M. Cheng, D.M. Bravata, E. Halm, P.C. Austin Tags: Carotid endarterectomy should not be recommended for asymptomatic carotid stenosis in men with cancer in the past 5 years, moderate or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, or chronic kidney disease Source Type: research