Type of Surgery
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Last updated: 11/24/2009
BOOKS
Caplan, L. R. American Heart Association Family Guide toStroke Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention. New York: Times Books, 1994.
Moore, R. D. The High Blood Pressure...
Solution: A Scientifically Proven Program for Preventing Strokes and Heart Disease, 2nd Edition. Portland, OR: Inner Traditions, 2001.
PERIODICALS
Harrar, S. "Brain Attack."Prevention Magazine 20 September2002.
ORGANIZATIONS
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke(NINDS). National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892.
National Stroke Association. 9707 E. Easter Lane, Englewood,CO 80112. (800) Strokes or (303) 649-9299.
OTHER
Carotid Endarterectomy: Questions and Answers. Harvard Medical School and Aetna.
Carotid Endarterectomy: What to Think About. Healthwise,Inc., Boise, ID.
Uncontrollable Stroke Risk Factors and Controllable StrokeRisk Factors. National Stroke Association, Stroke Prevention Guidelines.
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Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure used to correct carotid stenosis (narrowing of the carotid artery lumen by atheroma), used particularly when this causes medical problems, such as transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) or cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs, strokes). Endarterectomy is the removal of material on the inside (end-) of an artery. Angioplasty and stenting of the carotid artery are undergoing investigation as alternatives to carotid endarterectomy.
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