Carotid artery stenting according to the “tailored CAS” algorithm performed in the very elderly patients: The thirty day outcome

ConclusionsSymptomatic elderly is a group of highest CAS risk and the use of “tailored CAS” algorithm does not equalize CAS risk in this patients' group. “Tailored CAS” remains a safe procedure for asymptomatic elderly as well as symptomatic and asymptomatic young patients.

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Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - July 3, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Karolina Dzierwa, Piotr Pieniazek, Lukasz Tekieli, Piotr Musialek, Tadeusz Przewlocki, Anna Kablak‐Ziembicka, Renata Kosobucka‐Peszat, Roman Machnik, Mariusz Trystula, Piotr Podolec Tags: Peripheral Vascular Disease Source Type: research