Balancing Blood Pressure after Carotid Revascularization

Cardiovascular instability is more common in patients with cardiovascular disease, those receiving vasoactive medications and in those undergoing cardiovascular procedures such as carotid endarterectomy (CEA) or carotid artery stenting (CAS). The aim of carotid revascularization is to decrease the subsequent risk of fatal or disabling stroke in patients with significant carotid stenosis, but the benefits are apparent only if perioperative morbidity and mortality are low. Hypertension is common in patients undergoing carotid revascularization, with a prevalence of about 65%.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research