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Long-Term Results of Carotid Stenting Versus Endarterectomy in High-Risk Patients
NEJM 358:1572-1579, Gurm,H.S.,et al, 2008
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Article Abstract
In our trial of patients with severe carotid artery stenosis and increased surgical risk, no significant difference could be shown in long-term outcomes between patients who underwent carotid artery stenting with an emboli-protection device and those who underwent endarterectomy.
 
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