New Guidelines Give Near-Equal Measure To Carotid Stenting And Surgery
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Carotid stenting is a viable alternative to surgery for patients at risk for stroke due to clogged neck arteries, according to new guidelines issued Jan. 31 by 14 neuroscience, cardiology and surgical specialty societies.
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