Why the study?
What is the rate of early recurrent stenosis after carotid angioplasty and stenting in patients with carotid artery disease?
Population
34 studies reporting on a total of 4,185 patients with carotid artery disease
Design
Systematic_review
Follow-up
median 13 months (range, 6 to 31 months)
Authors
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Early restenosis rates after carotid angioplasty and stenting are approximately 4-7.5% at 1-2 years, which compares well with endarterectomy but highlights the need for active follow-up.
What is the rate of early recurrent stenosis after carotid angioplasty and stenting in patients with carotid artery disease?
Early restenosis rates after carotid angioplasty and stenting are approximately 4-7.5% at 1-2 years, which compares well with endarterectomy but highlights the need for active follow-up.
Gröschel et al. (2004) studied this question.
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