Cerebrovascular disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States. 1,2 Approximately 750 000 people have a stroke annually, costing an estimated $45 billion in treatment and lost ...

There were 255 carotid endarterectomies on 236 patients (143 males). The median age was 72 years (range 52-92). Median hospital stay was 3 days. Mean follow up with duplex ultrasound scan 3 years ...

Aims: The effect of carotid endarterectomy on the patency of the external carotid artery is unknown. We conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the long-term changes in the external carotid ...