Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
Evidence-based neurology checklist on carotid endarterectomy (cea): Indications in symptomatic cases Internal carotid artery stenosis >70% Ipsilateral transient ischaemic attack (TIA) Within 6 months of non-disabling stroke Indications in asymptomatic cases Procedure Benefits and risks
Indications in symptomatic cases
- Internal carotid artery stenosis >70%
- Ipsilateral transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
- Within 6 months of non-disabling stroke
Indications in asymptomatic cases
Procedure
Benefits and risks
References
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- Furie KL, Kasner SE, Adams RJ, et al. Guidelines for the prevention of stroke in patients with stroke or transient ischemic attack: a guideline for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke 2011; 42:227-276.
- Rerkasem K, Rotheell PM. Carotid endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD001081.
- Moresoli P, Habib B, Reynier P, Secrest MH, Eisenberg MJ, Filion KB. Carotid stenting versus endarterectomy for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Stroke 2017; 48:2150-2157.
- Marnane M, Chroinin DN, Callaly E, et al. Stroke recurrence within the time window recommended for carotid endarterectomy. Neurology 2011; 77:738-743.
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