313 * effect of carotid revascularisation on cerebral autoregulation in combined cardiac surgery

Conclusion: Patients with uncorrected carotid stenosis have evidence of impaired autoregulation during CPB. In contrast, patients undergoing CEA prior to subsequent cardiac surgery have more preserved cerebral autoregulation.

Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ono, M., Hori, D., Adachi, H., Hogue, C. Tags: Cardiac surgery in marginal patients Source Type: research