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    Ann Intern Med. 2007 Dec 18;147(12):854-9.

    Screening for carotid artery stenosis: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement.

    U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

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    • Ann Intern Med. 2008 Feb 5;148(3):248.

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    DESCRIPTION: Update of the 1996 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force statement about screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis (CAS) in the general population. METHODS: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force examined the evidence on the natural history of CAS; systematic reviews of the accuracy of screening tests; observational studies of the harms of screening and treatment of asymptomatic CAS; and randomized, controlled trials of the benefits of treatment for CAS with carotid endarterectomy. RECOMMENDATION: Do not screen for asymptomatic CAS in the general adult population. (Grade D recommendation).

    PMID: 18087056 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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