Asymptomatic carotid artery disease: A personalized approach to management.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Asymptomatic carotid artery disease is relatively common and poses a challenge for internists as well as vascular specialists when deciding whether to pursue surgical endarterectomy, percutaneous stenting, or medical therapy alone. The authors review the management of asymptomatic carotid disease, reflecting the most current data.
Medical subject headings
- Antihypertensive Agents
- Asymptomatic Diseases
- Carotid Stenosis
- Endarterectomy, Carotid
- Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
- Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
- Stents
- Stroke