Key result
Balloon angioplasty for recurrent carotid disease resulted in a 33% neurological complication rate, suggesting it is too risky as a standalone treatment.
Why the study?
Does balloon angioplasty with or without stenting safely treat recurrent carotid disease?
Observational (n=15)
Does balloon angioplasty with or without stenting safely treat recurrent carotid disease?
Balloon angioplasty alone for recurrent carotid disease is associated with a high rate of neurological complications, highlighting the potential need for primary stenting.
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May warrant caution with angioplasty alone for recurrent carotid disease; leaves open whether primary stenting reduces risk in larger studies.
Bergeron et al. (1996) conducted an observational in Recurrent carotid occlusive disease (n=15). Balloon angioplasty was evaluated on Neurological complications. Balloon angioplasty for recurrent carotid disease resulted in a 33% neurological complication rate, suggesting it is too risky as a standalone treatment.
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