Is size of infarct or clinical picture that should delay urgent carotid endarterectomy? A meta-analysis.

CONCLUSIONS: CEA for patients with a recent stroke is associated with 5.4% and 7.9% of stroke/death. A large volume of the cerebral ischemic lesion and a deteriorated neurological status are associated with a higher perioperative risk; urgent carotid revascularization seems to further increase this risk.
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Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - October 8, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pini R, Faggioli G, Vacirca A, Dieng M, Fronterrè S, Gallitto E, Mascoli C, Stella A, Gargiulo M Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: research