Hybrid and Total Endovascular Approaches to Tandem Carotid Artery Lesions Have Similar Short- and Long-Term Outcomes
Addition of ipsilateral proximal endovascular intervention (PEI, common carotid/innominate) increases the risk of perioperative stroke/death for both carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid stenting (CAS). However, these approaches have not been directly compared and is the subject of this study.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Charles DeCarlo, Adam Tanious, Laura T. Boitano, Jahan Mohebali, David H. Stone, W. Darrin Clouse, Mark F. Conrad Tags: Clinical Research, Basic Science Source Type: research