IF03. Preoperative Hypertension Is Associated With Atherosclerotic Plaque Vulnerability in Patients Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy

Elevated blood pressure is associated with primary manifestations of cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Moreover, untreated hypertension contributes to atherosclerotic disease progression and is a risk factor for periprocedural complications in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA). It is currently unknown how hypertension influences this underlying culprit of cerebrovascular disease, namely, the atherosclerotic plaque. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine whether blood pressure influences vulnerable plaque characteristics in patients undergoing CEA.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research