30 Day Outcomes After Carotid Interventions: An Updated Meta-analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials in Asymptomatic Patients

A 2019 systematic review identified seven randomised controlled trials (RCTs)1 –7 comparing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) with carotid artery stenting (CAS) in 3 467 patients with asymptomatic carotid stenoses.8 When CAS was compared with CEA, meta-analysis revealed no significant differences in 30 day death, disabling stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), and death/any stroke/ MI.8 There were insufficient data to meta-analyse 30 day rates of death/disabling stroke. CAS was, however, associated with significantly higher rates of 30 day “any” stroke and 30 day death/any stroke.
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Research Letter Source Type: research