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Improving Patient Decision-Making in Health Care [PDF]

, 2011
Outlines regional variations within Minnesota in rates of patients with similar conditions receiving elective surgery, the concept of shared decision making, treatment choices for eight conditions, and steps for ensuring patients make informed ...
David C. Goodman, Elliott S. Fisher, John E. Wennberg, Julie P. W. Bynum, Michael J. Barry, Shannon Brownlee   +5 more
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The dosage of thiopental as pharmacological cerebral protection during non-shunt carotid endarterectomy: A retrospective study [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]

F1000Research, 2023
Background Thiopental has been used as a pharmacological cerebral protection strategy during carotid endarterectomy surgeries. However, the optimal dosage required to induce burst suppression on the electroencephalogram (EEG) remains unknown.
Pimwan Sookplung, Pathomporn Suchartwatnachai, Phuping Akavipat   +2 more
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Carotid artery stenting compared with endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis (International Carotid Stenting Study): a randomised controlled trial with cost-effectiveness analysis [PDF]

, 2002
BACKGROUND: Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is an alternative to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for the treatment of carotid stenosis, but safety and long-term efficacy were uncertain. OBJECTIVE: To compare the risks, benefits and cost-effectiveness
Bonati, LH, Brown, MM, Dobson, J, Doig, D, Ederle, J, Featherstone, RL, Morris, S, Patel, NV   +7 more
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Experience of Carotid Endarterectomy

Neurologia medico-chirurgica, 1990
The clinical course of 45 patients treated by carotid endarterectomy over the past 5 years is described with emphasis on the following three points: 1) Diagnostic methods, namely digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and B-mode Doppler imaging technique; 2) surgical procedure using an improved shunt tube and surgical instruments; and 3) monitoring ...
Shinji Okita, Shigejiro Matsumura, Kanji Yamane, Yoshikazu Okada, Takeshi Shima, Masahiro Nishida, Tohru Yamada   +6 more
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The North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial : surgical results in 1415 patients.

Stroke, 1999
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE This study reports the surgical results in those patients who underwent carotid endarterectomy in the North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial (NASCET).
G. Ferguson, M. Eliasziw, H. Barr, G. Clagett, R. Barnes, M. Wallace, D. W. Taylor, R. Haynes, J. Finan, V. Hachinski, H. Barnett   +10 more
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Prediction and Prevention of Stroke in Patients with Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis: The High-risk Period and the High-risk Patient [PDF]

, 2008
Carotid bifurcation stenosis is an important cause of ischaemic stroke, particularly in patients with recent transient ischaemic attack or minor stroke.
Rothwell, P.M.
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Baseline cerebral oximetry values in cardiac and vascular surgery patients: a prospective observational study

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2010
Aim This study was conducted to evaluate baseline INVOS values and identify factors influencing preoperative baseline INVOS values in carotid endarterectomy and cardiac surgery patients.
Matsagas Miltiadis, Siminelakis Stavros, Karanikolas Menelaos, Baikoussis Nikolaos G, Papadopoulos Georgios   +4 more
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Intravascular lithotripsy during transcarotid arterial revascularization for highly calcified lesions in high-risk patients

Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2021
Transcarotid arterial revascularization (TCAR) with flow reversal offers a less invasive option for carotid revascularization in high-risk surgical patients.
Christopher L. Henry, MD, Spencer K. Hansen, MD, Cara E. Gable, Bradley R. Grimsley, MD, FACS, Dennis R. Gable, MD, DFSVS, FACS, RVT   +4 more
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Clinical Studies Target Fewer Complications, Better Outcomes for Vascular Surgery [PDF]

, 2017
Two studies at the Jefferson Vascular Center (JVC) are assessing innovative methods to reduce risk of complications — and increase positive outcomes — for vascular surgery patients. Here, Paul DiMuzio, MD, FACS, William M. Measey Professor of Surgery and

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Simultaneous transcarotid artery revascularization with flow reversal and coronary artery bypass grafting: A novel hybrid technique

Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2019
Optimal management of concomitant coronary artery disease and carotid artery stenosis remains unknown. Current treatment strategies for patients with significant dual disease burden include simultaneous carotid endarterectomy and coronary artery bypass ...
Zachary F. Williams, MD, Lindsey A. Olivere, BS, Jacob Schroder, MD, Mitchell W. Cox, MD, Chandler A. Long, MD, Kevin W. Southerland, MD   +5 more
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