Carotid artery stenosis and endarterectomy.(Statistical Data Included) From: AORN Journal | Date: February 1, 2002| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2002 Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

This article reviews the disease process of carotid artery stenosis, its symptomatology, and prognosis for progression to ischemic stroke. Indications for both medical and surgical treatment are reviewed as is criteria for surgical categorization as specified by the American Heart Association guidelines for carotid endarterectomy. Although diagnostic testing, medical treatment and alternative therapy options of angioplasty, stenting and thrombolysis are presented, a thorough overview of the surgical procedure of carotid endarterectomy is the major focus of discussion, as it remains the ...

<3% and life expectancy at least 5 years 
 
Proven evidence that ipsilateral carotid endarterectomy is 
indicated for stenosis [is greater than or equal to] 60% 
 
Uncertain evidence that unilateral carotid endarterectomy 
is indicated for stenosis>

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