Predictors and Consequences of Silent Brain Infarction in Patients with Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis

Silent brain infarction (SBI) is associated with an increased risk of stroke in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS), and is therefore one of the criteria for performing carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Despite an extensive literature, this issue is still a matter of debate. Aim of the present work was to evaluate incidence and predictors of SBI in patients undergoing CEA for ACS, and to investigate its possible impact on CEA outcome.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research