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Early Carotid Occlusion After Endarterectomy in a Patient With a Mutation for MTHFR A1298C Polymorphism.
The neurologist - 1 May 2017
Vidale Simone, Bellocchi Silvio, Casiraghi Paolo, Caronno Roberto, Arnaboldi Marco
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INTRODUCTION: Significant carotid stenosis is a well-documented risk factor for ischemic stroke. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting are effective procedures for the prevention of stroke in patients with this disease. However, the occurrence of restenosis could contribute to an increase in the risk of ischemic stroke. CASE REPORT: A 79-year-old woman was admitted to the Neurosurgical...
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