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ArticleDer Radiologe2013

[Carotid artery screening for stroke prevention].

C Arning

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Article in Der Radiologe, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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C ArningAbteilung Neurologie, Asklepios Klinik Wandsbek, Alphonsstr. 14, 22043, Hamburg, Deutschland, c.arning@asklepios.com.
Asklepios Fachklinikum Brandenburg · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

clinical/methodical issueThe aim was to identify the risk of impending stroke originating from diseases of the carotid artery. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL

methodsDuplex scanning is the standard method for clinical examination of carotid arteries. METHODICAL INNOVATIONS: By implementing the new standardized German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM) criteria, ultrasound examination enables reliable grading of carotid artery disease and identification of the progression of stenosis. PERFORMANCE: Current guidelines recommend duplex scanning as the standard method. In consequence of finding atherosclerosis, intensive monitoring and therapy of cardiovascular risk factors is mandatory. In cases showing rapid progression of stenosis or a very high degree of stenosis indicating increased risk of stroke, carotid endarterectomy or stenting is warranted. ACHIEVEMENTS: Detection of carotid artery atherosclerosis is uncomplicated and the method is not demanding; however, identification of high-risk carotid disease by exact grading of carotid stenosis requires investigation by an experienced examiner. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Screening is recommended for patients exhibiting cardiovascular risk factors but is not recommended for the general population. On detection of carotid stenosis an exact grading of stenosis by an experienced examiner is absolutely essential.

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Unnecessary ProceduresCarotid StenosisCausalityComorbidityDiagnostic ErrorsEvidence-Based MedicineGermanyHumansMass ScreeningPractice Guidelines as TopicPrevalencePrimary PreventionReproducibility of ResultsSensitivity and SpecificityStrokeUltrasonography

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