Carotid artery stenting versus carotid endarterectomy. Issue 1091 (17th June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nanna, Michael G; Gomes, Paulina; Njoh, Roland F; Ward, Charisse; Attaran, Robert R; Mena, Carlos
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 92:Issue 1091(2016)
• Page Start: 532
• Page End: 539
• Publication Date: 2016-06-17
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2015-133689
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract: Stroke remains a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in developed countries. Carotid artery stenosis is a major cause of stroke. Advances in medical therapy, surgical technique and endovascular maturation has resulted in options for the treatment of carotid stenosis. Here, we present a review of carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy as it applies to trials comparing and contrasting the two treatment options. We also explore the intricacies surrounding reimbursement of these treatment strategies in the USA.