Assessment of Plaque Characteristics by Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound and Stent Restenosis following Carotid Artery Stenting: A Retrospective Study.

carotid artery stenosis contributes significantly to ischemic strokes, with management options including carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) ischemic stroke risk can be reduced. Controversies persist regarding their efficacy and factors influencing complications, and understanding the relationship between atherosclerotic plaque characteristics and stent restenosis after CAS is crucial. we conducted a retrospective study involving 221 patients who underwent CAS for symptomatic or asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis.

Assessment of atherosclerotic plaque morphology using contrast-enhanced ultrasound and its impact on primary cardiovascular events following simultaneous carotid endarterectomy and coronary artery bypass grafting.

Objective: The incidence of stroke after on-pump cardiac surgery during the perioperative period can affect up to 2% of patients, and is frequently linked to carotid artery disease. Notably, in patients with significant unilateral carotid artery stenosis of 80%-99%, the risk of stroke reaches 4%. Among individuals undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), 3% to 10% exhibit significant carotid artery stenosis.

Outcomes of simultaneous carotid endarterectomy and coronary artery bypass grafting: A single centre experience.

Objective: Stroke following a coronary artery bypass surgery is a well-known complication often predisposed by carotid artery disease. Perioperative risk of stroke after on-pump cardiac surgery can overall affect 2% of patients. Patients with 80-99% unilateral carotid artery stenosis carry a 4% risk of stroke.

Near-infrared spectroscopy as a predictor of cerebral ischaemia during carotid endarterectomy in awake patients.

Objectives: The aim of our study was to evaluate the near-infrared spectroscopy monitoring system to detect cerebral ischaemia, find indications for selective shunting during carotid endarterectomy and compare it with an internal carotid artery stump pressure monitoring technique in patients operated under local anaesthesia.

Methods: During January 2015 and November 2018, 131 patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy under local anaesthesia were prospectively included in the study. Near-infrared spectroscopy as intraoperative monitoring was applied and compared with stump pressure.