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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2016-11-01
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| Series: | Artery Research |
| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125930393/view |