Trends and regional variation in carotid revascularization a Dartmouth Atlas surgery report

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 cal...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Goodney, Philip P., Travis, Lori (Author), Lucas, F. Lee (Author), Fisher, Elliott S. (Author)
Corporate Authors: Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Dartmouth Atlas Project
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Lebanon, N.H.] The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice January 26, 2010, 2010
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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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
Physical Description:1 PDF file (21 pages) illustrations