Carotid Artery Endarterectomy vs. Stenting - WVU School of Medicine
Carotid Artery Endarterectomy vs. Stenting - WVU School of Medicine
Carotid Artery Endarterectomy vs. Stenting - WVU School of Medicine
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Meta-analysis <strong>of</strong> CEA <strong>vs</strong>. <strong>Carotid</strong> arterystenting◦ Number <strong>of</strong> trials: eight◦ Total N: 2942◦ Outcome: stroke/death/MI at 30 daysand 1 year post procedure◦ Result: The rates <strong>of</strong> stroke did notdiffer significantly between CEA andCAS. However, the relative risk <strong>of</strong> MIwas significantly higher in CEApatients. Re-stonsis after 1 yearoccurred more <strong>of</strong>ten in CAS patients
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