Carotid endarterectomy: a follow-up study of the contralateral non-operated carotid artery.

摘要: In a study of 103 patients surviving carotid endarterectomy, follow-up information was obtained from all over period time extending to four years. This done so that better decisions could be made regarding recommendations for contralateral surgery. this study, only three had Three additional events clearly in the territory supplied by artery, and no patient suffered stroke. There were an who stroke not artery. addition, experienced classical transient ischemic episodes referrable operated artery ten nonclassical cerebral ischemia. Seven died at times remote surgery nonstroke cause.