Carotid Duplex Ultrasound Performed Immediately Post Carotid Endarterectomy Predicts Outcome at Two Years

Introduction: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) has proven benefit in stroke prevention. The aim of this study was to determine the long-term benefit of the post-operative colour duplex ultrasound (CDU) in a follow-up programme.

Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - August 25, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: E. Mc Partland, C.O. McDonnell, K. O'Malley, M.K. O'Donohoe, S.A. Badger, C. Gray Source Type: research