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This Journal feature begins with a case vignette that includes a therapeutic recommendation. A discussion of the clinical problem and the mechanism of benefit of this form of therapy follows. Major clinical studies, the clinical use of this therapy, and potential adverse effects are reviewed. Relevant formal guidelines, if they exist, are presented. The article ends with the authors' clinical recommendations.

A 72-year-old man who was a previous smoker had had transient ischemic attacks that were successfully managed with the use of carotid endarterectomy. Since about 10% of patients with cerebral arterial disease have occult abdominal aortic aneurysms,¹ abdominal ultrasonography . . . [Full Text of this Article]

The Clinical Problem

Pathophysiology and Effect of Therapy

Clinical Evidence

Clinical Use

Adverse Effects

Areas of Uncertainty

Guidelines

Recommendations

Source Information

From Imperial College London Vascular Surgery Research Group, London.

Address reprint requests to Dr. Greenhalgh at the Vascular Surgery Research Group, Imperial College London, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Rd., London W6 8RF, United Kingdom, or at r.greenhalgh@imperial.ac.uk.

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