Carotid endarterectomy during the acute period of ischemic stroke

ConclusionsUrgent CEA is indicated in patients with unstable neurological symptoms as well as for those with unstable atherosclerotic plaques. Considering a high risk of stroke recurrence within the first 14 days urgent CEA is effective in the prevention of recurrent stroke. Only 2.2% patients developed postoperatively stroke.
Source: Cor et Vasa - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research