- Carotid Artery Disease
Explanation of the complex anatomy of the carotid arteries, vessels in the neck that carry blood to the brain by Dr. Wang-Cheng, Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/939673817.html
- Carotid Endarterectomy
Information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and InteliHealth, including how carotid artery disease is diagnosed and detailed information about carotid endarterectomy surgery and the risks.
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8772/24341/36311.html?d=dmtContent
- Diagnosis and Management of Carotid Artery Occlusive Disease
Plan for preoperative evaluation of a patient before carotid endarterectomy. Includes anatomy and pathophysiology, history and physical examination, carotid ultrasound, reading the angiogram or MRA, medical management, surgical options, possible complications of surgery. By the Society for Vascular Surgeons.
http://www.vascsurg.org/doc/1470.html
- Dissection, Carotid Artery
Cervical artery dissection is a significant cause of stroke in patients under 40 years of age. Explore the subject from symptoms to surgery. Differential diagnosis and recommend tests are included.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic82.htm
- National Stroke Association
Hoping to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke by changing the way stroke is viewed and treated, efforts are dedicated toward stroke through prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, research and support for stroke survivors and their families.
http://www.stroke.org/
- NINDS Stroke Information Guide
Stroke prevention, recognizing stroke, acute treatment, and recent stroke trials.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/stroke.htm
- Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis
Lots of data supporting the recommendation that high risk patients be screened for Carotid Artery Disease. Includes statistics from several recent studies. Provided by Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/gcps/gcps0014.html
- When to Operate in Carotid Artery Disease
When to operate in carotid artery disease by Jose Biller, M.D. and William H. Thies, PH.D. American Academy of Family Physicians present the recent stroke trials in language we can all understand.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000115/400.html
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