Carotid Endarterectomy vs Transcarotid Stenting for Unstable Plaques

Previous studies have suggested similar outcomes between carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and trans-carotid artery revascularization (TCAR); however, less is known regarding outcome variability in symptomatic, unstable carotid lesions. We evaluated postoperative risk by carotid revascularization modality in patients presenting with an unstable carotid plaque.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - February 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Samuel D. Leonard, Nathaniel Debovever, Regina Husman, Kourosh Keyhani, Arash Keyhani, Raghu Motaganahalli, Andres Fajardo, Shihuan K. Wang Source Type: research