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Transcranial Doppler Monitoring and Causes of Stroke from Carotid Endarterectomy
Stroke 28:685-691, Spencer,M.P., 1997
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Article Abstract
Embolism is the principal cause of cerebrovascular complications from CEA; hyperperfusion and hypoperfusion are also important causes.TCD provides information that allows prompt identification and treatment of these three major causes of stroke from this operation.The perioperative stroke rate can be reduced by appropriate measures,taken by the surgeons,based on findings of TCD monitoring.
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