Key result
Angioplasty and stenting for carotid artery stenosis may be a viable alternative to carotid endarterectomy for select high-risk patients, though it carries a risk of microembolic minor strokes.
Why the study?
Does carotid artery angioplasty and stenting provide a safe alternative to surgery in high-risk patients with carotid artery stenosis?
Population
Select patients with carotid artery stenosis who are high-risk for surgery
Design
Review
Authors
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Should not yet change practice for high-risk carotid stenosis; leaves open need for updated randomized comparisons.
Does carotid artery angioplasty and stenting provide a safe alternative to surgery in high-risk patients with carotid artery stenosis?
Carotid angioplasty and stenting may serve as a viable, less invasive alternative to carotid endarterectomy for select patients at high surgical risk.
Lanzino et al. (1998) conducted a review in Carotid artery stenosis. Angioplasty and stenting vs. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) was evaluated. Angioplasty and stenting for carotid artery stenosis may be a viable alternative to carotid endarterectomy for select high-risk patients, though it carries a risk of microembolic minor strokes.
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