Paul Heidenreich, MD
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Cost-effectiveness of screening for carotid stenosis in asymptomatic persons.
Ann Intern Med. 1997; (5): 337-46
The Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Study (ACAS) showed that carotid endarterectomy was beneficial for symptom-free patients with carotid stenosis of 60% or more. This finding raises the question of whether widespread screening to identify cases of asymptomatic carotid stenosis should be implemented.
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