| Abbreviations, acronyms & symbols | |
|---|---|
| CEA | =Carotid endarterectomy |
| COPD | =Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| ICU | =Intensive care unit |
| PTFE | =Polytetrafluoroethylene |
| SPSS | =Statistical Package for the Social Sciences |
| TIA | =Transient ischemic attack |
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