Cost-effectiveness of carotid artery stenting vs endarterectomy: A simulation

Clinical trials conducted before the introduction of modern medical management to prevent stroke demonstrated that carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) prevent stroke following transient ischemic attack (TIA). We compared the cost-effectiveness of CEA, CAS, and modern medical management in two secular settings of medical management in individuals with incident TIA and type 2 diabetes.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 30, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Deanna J. Marriott, Shihchen Kuo, Wen Ye, Deborah A. Levine, William H. Herman Source Type: research