48-Hour Aggressive Approach to Symptomatic Carotid Lesions in Patients With Stable Neurologic Exams Provides Optimal Results

Timing of treatment for symptomatic carotid disease has a controversial history with current guidelines recommending carotid surgery within 48  hours up to 2 weeks. Advocating for earlier carotid endarterectomy (CEA) after stroke (cerebrovascular accident [CVA]) or while a patient is having transient ischemic attacks (TIA) can potentially provide additional benefit to acute stroke patients resulting in improved stroke and death outcomes.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: S2: Plenary Session 2 Source Type: research