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Trends and regional variation in carotid revascularization : a Dartmouth Atlas surgery report / Philip P. Goodney [and four others] ; Kristen K. Bronner, Amos R. Esty, editors.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Goodney, Philip P., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Carotid artery--Diseases.
- Carotid artery.
- Atherosclerosis.
- Medical geography.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (21 pages) : illustrations
- Other Title:
- Trends and regional variation in carotid revascularization
- Place of Publication:
- Lebanon : The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, 2010.
- Summary:
- This report discusses recent trends and regional variation in the treatment of cerebrovascular atherosclerosis, a disease in which plaque accumulates to cause a blockage of the carotid artery. In its most advanced stages, this condition may cause a disruption of blood flow to the brain, commonly called a stroke.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
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