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Carotid endarterectomy or stenting
Heart Asia, 06/26/09

Yong NP - The relative role of surgical or endovascular treatment in carotid stenosis remains controversial. Results of recent studies add even more confusion to the debate. Major clinical trials so far have shown a wide range of complication rates for carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting. Only surgeons or interventionists who can maintain a complication rate of 3% or below should consider treating patients with asymptomatic disease.

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Outcomes Following Endovascular vs Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
JAMA, 10/15/09

Magnesium supplementation during cardiopulmonary bypass to prevent junctional ectopic tachycardia after pediatric cardiac surgery: A randomized controlled study
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 10/13/09

Mid-term results, and therapeutic management, for patients suffering hypertension after surgical repair of aortic coarctation
Cardiology in the Young, 10/19/09

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Antithrombotic medication for stroke prevention
Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy , 10/20/09

Does rheumatoid arthritis equal diabetes mellitus as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease? A prospective study
Arthritis Care and Research , 11/03/09

Nebivolol in High-Risk, Obese African Americans With Stage 1 Hypertension: Effects on Blood Pressure, Vascular Compliance, and Endothelial Function
The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 10/09/09

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