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Carotid stenosis management: a review for the internist

Authors: Gabriel Assis Lopes Carmo, Daniela Calderaro, Danielle Menosi Gualandro, Ivan Benaduce Casella, Pai Ching Yu, André Coelho Marques, Bruno Caramelli

Published in: Internal and Emergency Medicine | Issue 2/2014

Abstract

Stroke is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide and, for a long time, was the leading cause of death in developed countries. Atherothrombotic carotid stenosis is one of the most important etiologies behind this event. If properly recognized and treated, lives can be saved, as well as long-term disabilities prevented. With population aging and improvements in surgical and clinical care, patients with several comorbidities will be referred for revascularization procedures more frequently, posing a challenge for physicians. The purpose of this review is to provide internists and clinicians with information based on several studies so they can offer to their patients, the best evidence-based care, indicating appropriate medical therapy, as well as referral to a vascular surgeon, or what contraindicates endarterectomy or angioplasty, depending on individual characteristics.

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Title: Carotid stenosis management: a review for the internist
Authors: Gabriel Assis Lopes Carmo
Daniela Calderaro
Danielle Menosi Gualandro
Ivan Benaduce Casella
Pai Ching Yu
André Coelho Marques
Bruno Caramelli
Publication date: 01-03-2014
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: Internal and Emergency Medicine / Issue 2/2014
Print ISSN: 1828-0447
Electronic ISSN: 1970-9366
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-013-1005-z

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