Update in Carotid Disease

Curr Probl Cardiol. 2023 Jun;48(6):101676. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.101676. Epub 2023 Feb 23.

Abstract

This review of the literature analyzes publications over the past five years on various problems associated with carotid endarterectomy: 1. Is the eversion or classical technique of surgery with plastic repair of the reconstruction area with a patch more effective? 2. Carotid endarterectomy or carotid angioplasty with stenting is more optimal? 3. When should brain revascularization be performed after the development of ischemic stroke? 4. Should a temporary shunt be used to protect the brain during carotid endarterectomy? 5. How to prevent and treat different types of intraoperative ischemic strokes? 6. What tactics of treatment of patients with combined lesions of the carotid and coronary arteries is more effective? 7. What are the causes and methods of elimination of restenosis of the internal carotid artery known? 8. Is carotid endarterectomy safe in old age?

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty / adverse effects
  • Angioplasty / methods
  • Carotid Stenosis* / complications
  • Carotid Stenosis* / surgery
  • Endarterectomy, Carotid* / adverse effects
  • Endarterectomy, Carotid* / methods
  • Humans
  • Stents / adverse effects
  • Stroke* / etiology
  • Stroke* / prevention & control
  • Treatment Outcome