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Carotid Endarterectomy for Carotid Stenosis - The NASCET Trial | BTK/RAS-ACS Journal Club #15

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Carotid Endarterectomy for Carotid Stenosis - The NASCET Trial | BTK/RAS-ACS Journal Club #15
Mar. 07, 202106:48
Vascular
Overview
Carotid endarterectomy is a surgery where plaque build-up is removed from the inside of the carotid artery. How bad does the build-up (stenosis) need to be before it's worth doing this big surgery? The NASCET trial is a classic study that tells us the answer.
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