Key result
Carotid artery stenting with distal embolic protection in 20 patients resulted in a 6-month incidence of 5% transient ischemic attack, 15% minor bleeding, 5% myocardial infarction, and 0% stroke or death.
Why the study?
Does carotid artery stenting with distal embolic protection devices provide safe clinical outcomes in patients with carotid artery stenosis?
Observational (n=20)
No
Does carotid artery stenting with distal embolic protection devices provide safe clinical outcomes in patients with carotid artery stenosis?
Carotid artery stenting with distal embolic protection devices is a safe and feasible alternative for patients with carotid artery stenosis, showing low rates of major neurological complications at 6 months.
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Small cohort shows low complication rates; leaves open need for randomized trials before changing carotid stenting practice.
Ertem et al. (2013) conducted an observational in Carotid artery disease (n=20). Carotid artery stenting with distal embolic protection was evaluated on 6-month clinical outcomes (TIA, stroke, MI, death, bleeding). Carotid artery stenting with distal embolic protection in 20 patients resulted in a 6-month incidence of 5% transient ischemic attack, 15% minor bleeding, 5% myocardial infarction, and 0% stroke or death.
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