Key result
Carotid endarterectomy generally results in stability or improvement in cognitive functions, quality of life, and anxiety, although a few studies report cognitive deterioration.
Why the study?
Does Carotid Endarterectomy improve psychological well-being and cognitive performance in patients with severe carotid artery stenosis?
Does Carotid Endarterectomy improve psychological well-being and cognitive performance in patients with severe carotid artery stenosis?
Carotid endarterectomy appears to offer stability or improvement in cognitive functions and psychological well-being in most studies, though further research is needed to clarify patient selection and expected outcomes.
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May stabilize cognition and well-being after carotid endarterectomy; leaves open optimal selection and confirmatory trials.
Sciarroni et al. (2016) conducted a review in Carotid stenosis. Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) vs. Various control groups (healthy, other operations, not operated) or none was evaluated on Change in cognitive functioning, quality of life, and mood. Carotid endarterectomy generally results in stability or improvement in cognitive functions, quality of life, and anxiety, although a few studies report cognitive deterioration.
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