Predictive Factors for Pre-operative Recurrence of Cerebrovascular Symptoms in Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis.

CONCLUSION: More than every tenth patient with sCS experienced an early recurrent cerebrovascular event prior to scheduled CEA, despite optimal medication. However, stroke recurrence was lower than in earlier observational studies, which could be explained by improved care pathways, more aggressive medication, and expedited CEA. All recurrent strokes occurred in patients initially presenting with minor stroke.
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Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - October 7, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Eriksson H, Koskinen S, Nuotio K, Heikkilä HM, Vikatmaa P, Silvennoinen H, Valanne L, Mäyränpää MI, Kovanen PT, Soinne L, Lindsberg PJ, Ijäs P Tags: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Source Type: research