Association of carotid revascularization with epilepsy and seizures in patients with carotid stenosis

Key Points

• To examine the association between carotid revascularization and the incidence of seizures or epilepsy in patients with carotid stenosis.
• Conducted a real-world analysis of patients undergoing carotid revascularization.
• Evaluated seizure and epilepsy incidence before and after the procedure.
• Assessed outcomes in relation to cerebrovascular events post-revascularization.
• Carotid revascularization was linked to a reduced incidence of seizures.
• The protective association persisted even after cerebrovascular events.
• Implications point towards potential mechanisms that need further investigation.