common carotid artery endovascular clamping associated to flow inversion for neuroprotection improves the carotid stenting outcomes

Carotid artery stenosis causes up to 30% of ischemic strokes and it is a potentially life-threatening pathology1. For “higher risk” patients, carotid artery stenting (CAS) has demonstrated similar results in terms of 30-day stroke and death rates than carotid endarterectomy (CEA) 1. However, despite its less invasive nature, CAS embolic events can reach 90%1.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research