Outcomes of Transcarotid Artery Revascularization and Carotid Endarterectomy at a Single Institution

Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) are accepted revascularization modalities to treat carotid artery disease. Higher incidences of perioperative adverse neurological events and death have been reported in transfemoral CAS patients. Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) is a newer operative technique that involves direct transcervical carotid access, minimizing the risk of embolic stroke via cerebral blood flow reversal. Perioperative stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), and death rates have been shown to be similar between TCAR and CEA, with TCAR having less complications.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Vascular Surgery Source Type: research