Surgery to remove fatty deposits from the carotid artery has been shown to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who suffer from stenosis, the narrowing of an artery's inner walls. However, fewer physicians would recommend this surgery if they were aware that the procedure carries the risk of major complications, including severe damage to the arterial walls.
The statement above employs which of the following methods of reasoning?
A
Noting ulterior motives
B
Pointing out unconsidered consequences
C
Providing an analogy
D
Citing an authority
E
Demonstrating a logical inconsistency
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