Regional Versus General Anesthesia for Carotid Endarterectomy: Do We Need Another Randomized Trial?

STROKE CURRENTLY remains the second cause of death among all patients with cardiovascular disease.1 Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a safe and effective surgical technique that lowers the risk of ischemic stroke in patients with carotid artery stenosis secondary to atherosclerotic disease.2 CEA is associated with improved neurologic and cognitive function and quality of life.

Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Vladimir V. Lomivorotov, Vladimir A. Shmyrev, Valery A. Nepomniashchikh Tags: Editorial Source Type: research