Can Carotid Endarterectomy be Performed Safely within 14  days after Intravenous Thrombolysis for Acute Stroke?

Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) represents a standard procedure in case of symptomatic carotid stenosis of 50 –99% within 2 weeks from onset of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) symptoms. The optimal time to perform CEA after intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) is still unclear. The aim of this study was to analyze the safety of CEA performed within 2 weeks from IVT.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research