| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2994826 | Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2009 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The strongest correlations for CEA were three markers associated with atherosclerotic disease: percentage of adult smokers and deaths from heart disease or stroke. Geographic variation in this vascular procedure is chiefly associated with variance in markers of disease prevalence, not physician preference or other nonmedical factors. The increased utilization of carotid stenting, accompanied by the participation of a much wider range of medical specialists, may affect this relationship in the future.
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Authors
David MD, James MS, Bruce L. MD,