Journal of neuroimaging : official journal of the American Society of Neuroimaging
Revascularization Plus Medical Therapy Versus Medical Therapy Alone for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis: A Meta-Analysis
Von Al-Salihi MM, Al-Jebur MS, Rizvi A und 6 weiteren.
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Abstract
Background
Management of asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS) remains controversial, particularly as contemporary optimal medical therapy (OMT) has evolved beyond the aspirin-based regimens used in earlier trials. We performed a meta-analysis comparing carotid revascularization plus OMT versus OMT alone in patients with ACS.