4.2 WITHDRAWAL OF STATINS THERAPY IN PATIENTS AFTER CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASING RISK OF SIGNIFICANT RESTENOSIS

Background: The benefit of carotid revascularization is decreased by the occurrence of restenosis at the site of surgery, which is associated with a modestly increased risk of stroke. Preventing restenosis plays pivotal role in the overall treatment and prevention of stroke in patients with carotid...

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Main Authors: Olga Tereshina, Alexcey Vachev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2016-11-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125930393/view