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Carotid artery disease : risk factors, prognosis and management /

Carotid artery disease causes approximately 10 to 20% of strokes, and appropriate intervention is important for secondary and primary stroke prevention. Aggressive treatment of modifiable risk factors for carotid atherosclerosis is central to stroke prevention. This book discusses the risk factors,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Derricks, Sherri (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2014]
Colección:Cardiology research and clinical developments series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Carotid artery disease causes approximately 10 to 20% of strokes, and appropriate intervention is important for secondary and primary stroke prevention. Aggressive treatment of modifiable risk factors for carotid atherosclerosis is central to stroke prevention. This book discusses the risk factors, prognosis and management of carotid artery disease. Topics include medical and behavioral intervention for carotid atherosclerotic disease; intracranial carotid artery stenosis diagnosed with CTA; carotid artery atherosclerosis in patients with inflammatory joint diseases; the impact of obesity on c.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapter and index.
ISBN:9781633218727
1633218724