Carotid endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis: differences in patient profile in a Low-Middle Income Country

Conclusion: There is a delay in patients undergoing CEA for symptomatic carotid stenosis. Majority have high grade stenosis and present late only after a stroke reflecting a lack of awareness. CEA can be performed safely even in patients with significant intracranial tandem stenosi s and contralateral carotid occlusion.
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - Category: Neurology Source Type: research