Prevalence and the Risk Factors for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis Among Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Introduction - Stroke is a rising global health burden, particularly among individuals of the third world country. Up to 80% of its etiology is due to underlying carotid artery pathology. Carotid screening therefore would be useful in reducing the rate of stroke among the population.

Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - November 30, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Lenny Suryani Safri, Md Azim Idris, Hanafiah Harunarashid Source Type: research