Surgical Treatment of Post-Carotid Endarterectomy Carotid Pseudoaneurysm [PDF]
Post-endarterectomy pseudoaneurysms (PEPA) are a rare complication of carotid endarterectomy (CEA), but are associated with high morbidity risk. Therefore, once they are diagnosed, treatment is urgent to prevent possible complications such as rupture ...
Alice Lopes+3 more
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Carotid endarterectomy and blood-brain barrier permeability in subjects with bilateral carotid artery stenosis [PDF]
Background The increased permeability of the blood–brain barrier (BBB) is related to the occurrence and development of diseases such as acute ischemic stroke, chronic ischemia, or small vessel disease.
Changyu Lu+7 more
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Surgical Outcomes of Carotid Endarterectomy in Patients with Twisted Carotid Bifurcation: Focus on Postoperative Nerve Complications [PDF]
Twisted carotid bifurcation, a condition in which the internal carotid artery is positioned medially to the external carotid artery at the carotid bifurcation, is one of the anatomical variations encountered during carotid endarterectomy.
Yuma HIRATSUKA+4 more
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Successful Surgical Management of a Coincidence of Three‐Vessel Coronary Artery Disease, Severe Carotid Atherosclerosis, and Carotid Paraganglioma: A Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]
The patient was diagnosed with three significant pathologies, which were managed successfully in a single surgery. ABSTRACT Screening for carotid atherosclerosis is mandatory before coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). Incidental pathologies, such as carotid paraganglioma, may be discovered rarely, complicating management.
Pouya Ebrahimi+8 more
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The First Report on Strategic Management of Bilateral Carotid Artery Stenosis: Exploring Surgical Challenges and Decision‐Making [PDF]
ABSTRACT Bilateral carotid artery stenosis is a significant risk factor for ischemic stroke, with a prevalence of 8%–39% among stroke patients. This report highlights a challenging case that highlights the complexities of treating bilateral carotid artery stenosis.
Meghdad Ghasemi Gorji+2 more
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Changes in retinal and choroidal thickness after carotid endarterectomy: a systematic review [PDF]
Background Carotid endarterectomy is a well-established procedure for enhancing cerebral perfusion in patients with internal carotid artery stenosis.
Ana Cibrão-Pedroso+4 more
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Frequency of restenosis after carotid endarterectomy [PDF]
Introduction: Carotid artery restenosis is a significant long-term complication of carotid endarterectomy. Carotid artery restenosis is the result of neointimal hyperplasia in the early postoperative period or recurrent atherosclerotic lesions in the ...
Arnautović Bojana, Končar Igor
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Association between Hospital Carotid Endarterectomy Procedure Volumes and In-Hospital Mortality in São Paulo State [PDF]
Background Previous studies indicate an inverse relationship between hospital volume and mortality after carotid endarterectomy. However, data at the level of Brazil are lacking.
Renato Luís Pessôa
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This cohort study examines the pattern of use, outcomes, and patient and disease factors associated with transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), transfemoral carotid artery stenting (TFCAS), and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in the US from 2015 to ...
David P. Stonko+5 more
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Background: Asymptomatic carotid stenosis is associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke. The management of asymptomatic carotid stenosis ranges from open surgical approaches, minimally invasive endovascular interventions, and medical therapeutics.
Ahmed Y. Azzam+7 more
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