The Latest in Carotid Artery Stenting-TCAR, CEA, TF-CAS How Do I Decide A Surgeon’s Perspective?

TCAR, CEA, TF-CAS How Do I Decide A Surgeon’s Perspective?

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The speaker discusses advancements and considerations in carotid artery revascularization, emphasizing the prevention of stroke&mdash;a leading cause of disability and death. They highlight various procedures, including carotid stenting and TCAR (transcarotid artery revascularization). The speaker notes that while stenting can stabilize plaques and improve outcomes, it should be done safely due to risks, especially in the first 24 days post-procedure. They emphasize the need for comprehensive evaluations, suitable patient selection, and appropriate perioperative medications. They recommend revisiting high-risk criteria definitions and call for randomized trials to establish comparative efficacy among treatments.

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Mahmoud B. Malas, MD

Keywords

carotid artery revascularization

stroke prevention

carotid stenting

TCAR

randomized trials