Date of Award

Spring 2021

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)

Department

Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences

First Advisor

Kaitlyn Gamber

Abstract

Stroke is the leading cause of disability and second most common cause of death worldwide. Ischemic stroke accounts for 80% of all strokes, and are the result of the blood supply to the brain being interrupted abruptly. Atheroembolism, or a cholesterol embolism, is a major contributor to ischemic strokes. Due to this fact, treatment of carotid artery stenosis has been aimed at preventing atheroembolization by controlling plaque buildup in arteries before they have the chance to break off and cause harm. In an attempt to prevent future stroke (O) in adult patients with asymptomatic carotid artery disease (P), will performing a carotid endarterectomy (I) compared to carotid stent placement (C) have lower associated risks (O)?

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Carotid Endarterectomy Versus Carotid Stenting in the Prevention of Stroke in Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Disease

Stroke is the leading cause of disability and second most common cause of death worldwide. Ischemic stroke accounts for 80% of all strokes, and are the result of the blood supply to the brain being interrupted abruptly. Atheroembolism, or a cholesterol embolism, is a major contributor to ischemic strokes. Due to this fact, treatment of carotid artery stenosis has been aimed at preventing atheroembolization by controlling plaque buildup in arteries before they have the chance to break off and cause harm. In an attempt to prevent future stroke (O) in adult patients with asymptomatic carotid artery disease (P), will performing a carotid endarterectomy (I) compared to carotid stent placement (C) have lower associated risks (O)?