Systematic review of the operative risks of carotid endarterectomy for recently symptomatic stenosis in relation to the timing of surgery.

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Reliable data on the risk of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in relation to timing of surgery are necessary to plan CEA most effectively, to adjust risks for case-mix, and to understand the mechanisms of operative stroke. METHODS: We performed a systematic review of all studies published from 1980 to 2008 inclusive that reported the risk of stroke and death due to CEA in relation to the time between presenting symptom and surgery. Pooled estimates of risk by the time sin...

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Authors: Rerkasem, K; Rothwell, P

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Stroke; a journal of cerebral circulation
• Volume: 40
• Issue: 10
• Pages: e564-e572
• Publication date: 2009-10-01
• DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.109.558528
• EISSN: 1524-4628
• ISSN: 0039-2499
• Language: English
• Keywords: Treatment Outcome; Risk Factors; Mortality; Carotid Stenosis; Humans; Time Factors; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Postoperative Complications; Risk Assessment; Endarterectomy, Carotid; Ischemic Attack, Transient