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May 1, 2000Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences NeurologiquesOpen Access

Attitudes of Canadian and U.S. Neurologists Regarding Carotid Endarterectomy for Asymptomatic Stenosis

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Population

450 neurologists surveyed, with a 36% response rate.

Design

Cross-sectional

Authors

SCSeemant ChaturvediRutgers, The State University of New JerseyJMJody L. MeinkeWayne State UniversityEPEllen PierreWayne State University

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Overview

Regional differences in asymptomatic carotid stenosis referral should not yet change practice; leaves open drivers of US-Canadian variation.

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Population
450 neurologists surveyed (270 from Florida or Indiana, USA, and 180 from Ontario or Quebec, Canada), with a 36% response rate (n=162).
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Outcome
Attitudes and practices regarding referral for carotid endarterectomy for asymptomatic stenosis

There are significant regional and international differences in how neurologists evaluate and manage asymptomatic carotid stenosis, with U.S. neurologists more likely to refer for surgery and cite medicolegal concerns.

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Chaturvedi et al. (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8285cd0f52607ca18ad562https://doi.org/10.1017/s0317167100052203
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