Long-Term Outcomes of Carotid Endarterectomy vs. Transfemoral Carotid Stenting in a Medicare-Matched Database

Carotid endarterectomy is associated with lower risk of perioperative stroke compared to transfemoral carotid artery stenting in the treatment of carotid artery stenosis. However, there is discrepancy in data regarding long-term outcomes. We aimed to compare long-term outcomes of carotid endarterectomy vs transfemoral carotid artery stenting using the Medicare-matched Vascular Quality Initiative Vascular Implant Surveillance and Interventional Outcomes Network database.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research