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SUBMITTER: Ooi YC
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4694631 | biostudies-other | 2015 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Ooi Yinn Cher YC Gonzalez Nestor R NR
Cardiology clinics 20150201 1
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in developed nations. Up to 88% of strokes are ischemic in nature. Extracranial carotid artery atherosclerotic disease is the third leading cause of ischemic stroke in the general population and the second most common nontraumatic cause among adults younger than 45 years. This article provides comprehensive, evidence-based recommendations for the management of extracranial atherosclerotic disease, including imaging for screening and diagnosis, medical m ...[more]