Carotid endarterectomy for asymptomatic carotid stenosis has a higher risk of morbidity and mortality in octogenarians

J Vasc Surg. 2020 Nov;72(5):1833-1834. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.02.054.
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Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carotid Stenosis* / complications
  • Carotid Stenosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Stenosis* / surgery
  • Endarterectomy, Carotid* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Morbidity
  • Risk Factors