Comparative Effectiveness of Carotid Revascularization Therapies: Evidence From a National Hospital Discharge Database [Clinical Sciences]
Conclusions—
Among individuals undergoing carotid artery revascularization from a large sample of US hospitals, CAS was associated with higher risk of perioperative mortality, stroke, and unfavorable discharges compared with CEA for all ages and clinical presentations.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: McDonald, R. J., McDonald, J. S., Therneau, T. M., Lanzino, G., Kallmes, D. F., Cloft, H. J. Tags: Health policy and outcome research, Carotid Stenosis, Carotid endarterectomy, Angioplasty and Stenting Clinical Sciences Source Type: research
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