TY - JOUR
T1 - Carotid endarterectomy
T2 - Improved clinical outcome and reduced length of hospitalization
AU - Gellido, Charles L.
AU - Kaufman, David Mylatid
PY - 1999/12/1
Y1 - 1999/12/1
N2 - AUDIENCE This exercise is intended for vascular surgeons, neurologists, cardiologists, and primary care physicians caring for persons who are at risk for or who have suffered a stroke. GOAL To present data from a single institution on the incidence and costs associated with carotid endarterectomy compared with other techniques to diagnose and prevent stroke. OBJECTIVES 1. Outline the prevalence of stroke in the United States and the role of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in its treatment 2. Discuss the various preoperative tests that help determine a patient's suitability for CEA. 3. Discuss the cost implications of stroke prevention.
AB - AUDIENCE This exercise is intended for vascular surgeons, neurologists, cardiologists, and primary care physicians caring for persons who are at risk for or who have suffered a stroke. GOAL To present data from a single institution on the incidence and costs associated with carotid endarterectomy compared with other techniques to diagnose and prevent stroke. OBJECTIVES 1. Outline the prevalence of stroke in the United States and the role of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in its treatment 2. Discuss the various preoperative tests that help determine a patient's suitability for CEA. 3. Discuss the cost implications of stroke prevention.
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M3 - Article
C2 - 10558127
AN - SCOPUS:0033174942
SN - 1088-0224
VL - 5
SP - 1039
EP - 1043
JO - American Journal of Managed Care
JF - American Journal of Managed Care
IS - 8 SUPPL.
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