Intraoperative microembolic signals during carotid endarterectomy
Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography (TCD) can detect microembolic signals (MESs) that are one of the pathogenic indications of ischemic stroke. However, MESs are not uncommon findings during carotid endarterectomy (CEA). The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between MESs and postoperative neurologic events (transient ischemic attack [TIA] or stroke) or new brain lesions (NBLs) on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Choshin Kim, Jun Lee, Se-Jin Lee, Woo-Sung Yun Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research
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