Carotid endarterectomy in octogenarians: A 5-years single centre experience

Surgical carotid endarterectomy still remains the most effective treatment for reducing the risk of stroke in patients with significant carotid stenosis. In fact, endovascular carotid stenting is associated with a higher incidence of perioperative and long-term minor stroke when compared to carotid endarterectomy although long-term functional outcome and risk of major stroke are comparable.1 However, advanced age resulted to be associated with an increased risk of complications after carotid endarterectomy.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Source Type: research