David Lee
Abstract
Patients with carotid atherosclerotic disease are at an increased risk for stroke. This chapter reviews the risk factors associated with carotid artery stenosis and the medical interventions that decrease the cardiovascular risk from carotid atherosclerotic disease.
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Patients with carotid atherosclerotic disease are at an increased risk for stroke. This chapter reviews the risk factors associated with carotid artery stenosis and the medical interventions that decrease the cardiovascular risk from carotid atherosclerotic disease.
Key concepts: Medicine, Stenosis, Carotid arteries, Cardiology, Carotid artery disease, Stroke (engine), Medical therapy, Internal medicine