Utility of noninvasive studies in the evaluation of patients with carotid artery disease.

Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)

Endarterectomy reduces the risk of stroke in selected patients with carotid artery stenosis, and the benefit is related to the degree of stenosis. Although the randomized trials demonstrating this benefit measured the degree of stenosis with conventional catheter angiography, many physicians are relying on noninvasive tests to select patients for surgery. Technologic advancement in this area is outpacing the availability of quality data supporting the clinical utility of the newer noninvasive tests.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Johnston, DCC; Goldstein, LB

Published Date

  • January 2002

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 2 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 25 - 30

PubMed ID

  • 11898579

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1528-4042

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s11910-002-0049-7

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States