Synchronous or Staged Carotid Endarterectomy and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting? Propensity score matched study.

CONCLUSION: In this experience combined with the data given in literature, our findings suggest a possible superiority of the staged CABG/CEA approach. Large, randomized studies are required to verify our findings and to establish applicable guidelines.
PMID: 30311885 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - August 17, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hempe S, Moza A, Goetzenich A, Tewarie L, Bleilevens C, Autschbach R, Schnoering H, Zayat R Tags: Heart Surg Forum Source Type: research