Pathogenesis regarding development and structure of unstable atherosclerotic plaque in internal carotid artery in relation to high risk factors of an ischaemic stroke. Current status of knowledge
Abstract:Worldwide, stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability. However, the mortality of stroke differs between countries and geographical regions. In high-income countries, i.e. in the United States, stroke has fallen from the third to the fourth leading cause of death. The risk for ischaemic stroke increases with the degree of internal carotid artery stenosis. 70-99% carotid artery stenosis (according to NASCET) in symptomatic patients is an indication for a vascular intervention sin… Show more
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