Assertion: carotid endarterectomy | /r/HasProperty | helpful
Facets:
value: to reduce stroke risk
type: PURPOSE
value: generally
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: Research shows that if the paient has NOT had a stroke or a TIA, carotid endarterectomy is generally helpful to reduce stroke risk if the narrowing is 70% or greater.
text: If the patient has suffered a stroke or TIA, carotid endarterectomy may be helpful if the stenosis is over 50%.
text: If you are scheduled to undergo carotid endarterectomy, it can be helpful to know who the medical professionals are who will treat you along the way.
text: What is the evidence that carotid endarterectomy is helpful?
text: Carotid endarterectomy was only helpful in patients with greater than 50% narrowing of the internal carotid artery.