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The efficacy of carotid endarterectomy (CE) has been shown in randomized clinical trials (RCTs), but doubts remain about whether the results can be replicated in routine clinical practice, especially in asymptomatic patients for whom the absolute risk reduction shown in the trials is small. In particular, a low rate of short-term adverse events is required for the long-term benefits of CE to accrue over time.
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pubmed:affiliation |
Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Seventh Floor, TRW Building, 3280 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada. feasby@ucalgary.ca
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