Endarterectomy Achieves Lower Stroke and Death Rates Compared With Stenting in Patients With Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Literature

Objective: It is currently unclear whether carotid artery stenting (CAS) is as safe as carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for patients with notable asymptomatic stenosis. The aim of this study was to update a systematic review and meta-analysis of trials comparing CAS with CEA previously performed, showing a moderate certainty of evidence in favour of CEA regarding 30 day stroke or death rates.1
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research