Contemporary Characteristics and Outcomes of Young Patients (Under 50  Years) Undergoing Open Carotid Artery Surgery

Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with 10% of neurologic events occurring in adults aged 18 –49 years. The incidence in this age group has risen over the last 2 decades (while falling in the aged), despite improved diagnostic capacity and greater ability to treat it medically and surgically. We are unaware of any modern data regarding the risk factors and outcomes after carotid artery s urgery in this demographic. We sought to evaluate the contemporary characteristics and outcomes of young adults undergoing carotid surgery.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research