Low Incidence of Late Ipsilateral Ischaemic Stroke After Treatment for Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis in Sweden 2008-2017: Increased Risk in the Elderly and After Carotid Stenting

CONCLUSION: The incidence of ipsilateral IS after treatment for symptomatic carotid stenosis in Sweden 2008-2017 was low, demonstrating the effectiveness and durability of surgery in a real world setting. Only age above 80 years and CAS compared with CEA were associated with increased risk of ipsilateral IS.PMID:34794877 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejvs.2021.09.019
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