Why the study?
Does carotid ultrasound combined with MR angiography obviate the need for invasive angiography in endarterectomy candidates?
Population
Endarterectomy candidates
Comparison
Carotid ultrasound evaluation vs Angiography
Design
Review
Authors
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May reduce need for invasive angiography in endarterectomy candidates; leaves open requirement for prospective validation.
Does carotid ultrasound combined with MR angiography obviate the need for invasive angiography in endarterectomy candidates?
Carotid ultrasound, especially when combined with MR angiography, is a safe and effective preoperative assessment that can obviate the need for invasive angiography in endarterectomy candidates.
Prestigiacomo et al. (1996) studied this question.
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