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Cost-effectiveness of novel imaging tests to select patients for carotid endarterectomy
ConclusionsInformation from new imaging technologies may improve stroke risk prediction and thereby improve decisions about which patients should undergo CEA. However, their cost-effectiveness strongly depends on the current test strategy and choice of patient subpopulation.
Source: Health Policy and Technology - May 16, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research

Stroke Reduction Key for Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in CEA
CHICAGO — Researchers advised against automatically discontinuing dual antiplatelet therapy for carotid endarterectomy (CEA) because the neuroprotective effects may outweigh the bleeding risks, in a review of more than 28,000 patients who underwent the procedure during 2003–2014.
Source: Caring for the Ages - September 29, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: M. Alexander Otto Source Type: news