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Neurology India
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Neurological Society of India
ISSN: 0028-3886
EISSN: 0028-3886
Vol. 50, No. s1, 2002, pp. S112-S114
Bioline Code: ni02172
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge

Neurology India, Vol. 50, No. s1, 2002, pp. S112-S114

 en Carotid Endarterectomy Versus Angioplasty : A Vascular Surgeon's Perspective
R. Parakh

Abstract

Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is an established procedure for secondary prevention of stroke in symptomatic individuals with carotid artery stenosis of 70%-99%. The availability of cerebral angioplasty (CA) and stenting has provided another option for the management of symptomatic carotid artery stenosis, although procedural embolisation remains a significant risk. Despite the obvious advantages , such as avoidance of wound complications, cranial nerve injury and the potential for day care intervention. CA is a relatively new treatment modality and has not been subject to the same scrutiny as CEA. There is need for developing appropriate selection criteria for selecting patients for CA, based on properly conducted randomized trials.

Keywords
Carotid endarterectomy, Angioplasty, Carotid stenting, Stroke

 
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