Transcarotid Artery Revascularization Versus Carotid Endarterectomy Based on Safety and Efficacy
Abstract
For patients with carotid artery disease who are at risk for traditional open surgery, a less-invasive, clinically proven alternative called transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) is available. This paper assesses whether similar patients undergoing either TCAR or carotid endarterectomy (CEA) have equivalent rates of postoperative stroke (CVA), death, cranial nerve injury, and myocardial infarction (MI). This data is beneficial to surgeons in order to evaluate the most effective therapeutic intervention in patients presenting with carotid artery disease.
Transcarotid Artery Revascularization Versus Carotid Endarterectomy Based on Safety and Efficacy
For patients with carotid artery disease who are at risk for traditional open surgery, a less-invasive, clinically proven alternative called transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) is available. This paper assesses whether similar patients undergoing either TCAR or carotid endarterectomy (CEA) have equivalent rates of postoperative stroke (CVA), death, cranial nerve injury, and myocardial infarction (MI). This data is beneficial to surgeons in order to evaluate the most effective therapeutic intervention in patients presenting with carotid artery disease.