Carotid Artery Disease Evaluation and Management

This truly comprehensive title addresses all aspects of the evaluation and management of carotid artery disease.  The extracranial carotid artery is an area of confluence for both medical and surgical specialists. Given its unique position and functi

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Carotid Artery Disease

Min S. Park  •  M. Yashar S. Kalani Adam de Havenon  •  J. Scott McNally Editors

Carotid Artery Disease Evaluation and Management

Editors Min S. Park Department of Neurosurgery University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA USA

M. Yashar S. Kalani Department of Neurosurgery University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA USA

Adam de Havenon Department of Neurology University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT USA

J. Scott McNally Department of Radiology University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT USA

ISBN 978-3-030-41137-4    ISBN 978-3-030-41138-1 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41138-1 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

This book is dedicated to my wife and children, without whose infinite patience this would not be possible, and to the patients who entrust their care with us every day. Min S. Park To my patients, who are a source of inspiration and who have taught me immensely. To Kayhan and Layla for the joy they bring to my life every day. M. Yashar S. Kalani This book is dedicated to my wonderful wife, Verena, and son, Lars, who put up with me every day; to my parents, Michael and Georgia, who made it possible for me to pursue my dreams; and to Min and Lorraine, who had tireless devotion herding a bunch of cats masquerading as physicians. Adam de Havenon To my family. J. Scott McNally

Preface

To paraphrase the words of the Australian writer and activist Irina Dunn, the world needs another carotid disease textbook like a fish needs a bicycle. We, along with the publishers, had some trepidation that another textbook discussing disease of the carotid artery would be lost in the dusty bins of libraries or, more