Should I have carotid endarterectomy for stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

References

Citations

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2. McGirt MJ, et al. (2005). 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors reduce the risk of perioperative stroke and mortality after carotid endarterectomy. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 42(5): 829–836.

3. Yadav JS, et al. (2004). Protected carotid-artery stenting versus endarterectomy in high-risk patients. New England Journal of Medicine, 351(15): 1493–1501.

4. Mas J-L, et al. (2006). Endarterectomy versus stenting in patients with symptomatic severe carotid stenosis. New England Journal of Medicine, 355(16): 1660–1671.

Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: March 6, 2007
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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