Unstable carotid plaque.

Autor: Spence, J. David, Tamayo, Arturo, DiCicco, Maria
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Zdroj: Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ); 4/30/2002, Vol. 166 Issue 9, p1189, 1p, 2 Black and White Photographs
Abstrakt: Presents the clinical case study of a 78-year-old-man presented for follow-up of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) that occurred in the right carotid territory. Medical history; Assessment of the man's risk of further cerebral ischemic events; Evaluation of the stability of his carotid plaque; Ultrasonography images of the right carotid artery; Discussion of the effectiveness of endarterectomy as treatment.
Databáze: Complementary Index