Prescription of Guideline-Based Medical Therapies at Discharge After Carotid Artery Stenting and Endarterectomy: An NCDR Analysis [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions— US antiplatelet agent and statin discharge prescription rates were suboptimal after both CAS and CEA and varied by revascularization modality, operating physician specialty, and hospital characteristics. Improved and more uniform utilization after these procedures will be critical to the success of comprehensive stroke risk reduction efforts.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Secondary Prevention, Cardiovascular Surgery, Stent, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Peripheral Vascular Disease Clinical Sciences Source Type: research