Risk stratification using non-invasive imaging in carotid artery disease and stroke

Introduction Carotid artery stenosis is associated with stroke and large randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have shown that carotid endarterectomy (CEA) can reduce subsequent stroke risk in those with symptomatic 50-99% carotid stenosis. However, not all patients benefit from CEA equally and...

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Main Author: Simpson, Richard
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2017
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/41848/