Carotid Artery Disease as a Predictor of In-Hospital Postoperative Stroke After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting From 1999 to 2011

In this study, the risk factors for stroke after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) were examined. In particular, the role of asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis (both unilateral and bilateral) as a predictor of in-hospital postoperative stroke was investigated. Finally, the trends surrounding in-hospital postoperative stroke from 1999 to 2011 also were examined. The purpose of the study was to appropriately identify patients at high risk for stroke after CABG and spark discussion about the perioperative management of such patients.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research