Key result
Carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy resulted in comparable mid-term mortality rates (64.2% vs 65.7%) and similar overall complication rates in patients with symptomatic carotid artery disease.
Why the study?
The optimal choice between carotid endarterectomy and stenting for symptomatic carotid artery disease remains debated, particularly in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities.
Does carotid endarterectomy compared to carotid artery stenting improve early to mid-term outcomes in elderly patients with symptomatic carotid artery disease?
Cohort (n=88)
No
Does carotid endarterectomy compared to carotid artery stenting improve early to mid-term outcomes in elderly patients with symptomatic carotid artery disease?
Absolute Event Rate: 64.2% vs 65.7%
p-value: p=0.88
Both carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting are effective and comparable treatments for symptomatic carotid artery disease in elderly patients, emphasizing the need for individualized, multidisciplinary decision-making.
Supports individualized multidisciplinary decisions in elderly symptomatic patients; leaves open confirmation from randomized trials.
Introduction: Ischemic stroke constitutes a significant burden on global health. Carotid artery atherosclerosis is a significant contributor to the occurrence of ischemic strokes. Both carotid endarterectomy and stenting are viable treatment options for symptomatic carotid artery disease, yet the optimal choice between them remains debated, particularly in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities. This study aims to compare decision-making processes and early to mid-term outcomes between carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting in elderly symptomatic carotid artery disease patients. Materials and Method: A total of 88 symptomatic carotid artery disease patients (carotid endarterectomy: n=35, mean age: 71.72±7.87 years; carotid artery stenting: n=53, mean age: 70.64±7.46 years) were retrospectively analyzed. Results: No significant differences were observed in demographic characteristics between carotid endarterectomy and stenting groups. Chronic renal disease was more prevalent in the carotid endarterectomy group. Carotid artery stenting patients had a higher prevalence of 50–69% stenosis and less plaque ulceration. Complication rates were comparable between groups, with longer intensive care and hospitalization durations in the carotid endarterectomy group. Mid-term mortality rates and major complications did not significantly differ between groups. Conclusion: Both carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting are effective treatments for symptomatic carotid artery disease. Despite differences in lesion characteristics, complication rates were similar between carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting. This study emphasized the efficacy of a full cooperation between the cardiovascular surgery and neurology teams through an in-depth evaluation of each of the patients and the creation of individualized treatment strategies that optimized overall outcomes.
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Çiçek et al. (2024) conducted a cohort in Symptomatic carotid artery disease (n=88). Carotid artery stenting vs. Carotid endarterectomy was evaluated on Mid-term mortality (p=0.88). Carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy resulted in comparable mid-term mortality rates (64.2% vs 65.7%) and similar overall complication rates in patients with symptomatic carotid artery disease.