Key result
Carotid endarterectomy is linked to ~2-fold higher 1-month neuropsychological deterioration versus other vascular surgery.
Why the study?
The frequency and characteristics of subclinical cerebral complications following carotid endarterectomy were not well defined.
Observational (n=36)
Absolute Event Rate: 63% vs 29%
p-value: p=< 0.05
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May signal higher subclinical cognitive risks after carotid endarterectomy; leaves open confirmation in larger trials before any practice implications.
Vanninen et al. (2007) conducted an observational in Carotid endarterectomy (n=36). Carotid endarterectomy vs. Other vascular surgery procedures was evaluated on Neuropsychological deterioration (p=< 0.05). Carotid endarterectomy was associated with a higher rate of neuropsychological deterioration at 1 month compared to other vascular surgeries (63% vs 29%, p<0.05).
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