Date of Award
Spring 2022
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Sophie Farley, PA-C
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 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.
Recommended Citation
McClellan, Madelyn, "Transcarotid Artery Revascularization Versus Carotid Endarterectomy Based on Safety and Efficacy" (2022). Capstone Showcase. 26.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2022/pa/26
Additional Files
MadelynMcClellanPosterZoom (2).mp4 (22970 kB)MadelynMcClellanCapstoneFinal.pdf (126 kB)
MadelynMcClellanPosterPresentation (3).pptx (1657 kB)
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 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.