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: Tags: Health policy and outcome research, Carotid Stenosis, Carotid endarterectomy, Angioplasty and Stenting Clinical Sciences Source Type: research