A Retrospective Study on Early Carotid Endarterectomy within 48 Hours after Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke in Evolution

Conclusions: CEA can be performed with an acceptable risk in properly selected symptomatic patients within 48 hours after TIA or SIE. The benefits of early CEA in symptomatic patients include the prevention of recurrent stroke.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - September 5, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Emanuele Ferrero, Michelangelo Ferri, Andrea Viazzo, Carmelo Labate, Giuseppe Berardi, Alberto Pecchio, Salvatore Piazza, Matteo Ripepi, Franco Nessi Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research