Female Gender Increases Risk of Stroke and Complication After Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Artery Stenting

Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) has historically demonstrated a higher risk of perioperative adverse events for women. However, recent evidence suggests similar outcomes for CEA between the sexes. In contrast, few studies have specifically examined sex in carotid artery stenting (CAS). Using contemporary data from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program, we hypothesize that female patients who undergo CEA or CAS will exhibit higher postoperative complications.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - August 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Steven Goicoechea, Martin Walsh, Michael Soult, Carlos Bechara, Pegge Halandras, Bernadette Aulivola, Paul Crisostomo Tags: Abstract from the 2019 Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society Annual Meeting Source Type: research