The value of carotid endarterectomy in reducing the morbidity and mortality of recurrent stroke Jeffrey R. Rubin, M.D., Jerry Goldstone, M.D. *, Kenneth E. McIntyre, M.D., James M. Malone, M.D., Victor M. Bernhard, M.D. Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 4, Issue 5, Pages 443-449 (November 1986) DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(86)90378-2 Copyright © 1986 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Cumulative 5-year incidence of postoperative stroke, expressed as percent stroke-free, occurring after carotid endarterectomy. Diamonds represent patients with stroke ipsilateral to side of their carotid operation. Squares represent both ipsilateral and contralateral strokes. Perioperative strokes are included in both curves. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1986 4, 443-449DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(86)90378-2) Copyright © 1986 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Cumulative 5-year postoperative survival rate after carotid endarterectomy. Diamonds represent patients with no preoperative neurologic deficit. Squares represent total series. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1986 4, 443-449DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(86)90378-2) Copyright © 1986 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions