Carotid angioplasty in asymptomatic patients undergoing CABG surgery (original) (raw)

International angiology : a journal of the International Union of Angiology, 2010

Abstract

AIM Although there are studies reporting that carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is recommended before or concomitant to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with severe carotid stenosis, controversies still exist. Carotid artery stenting (CAS) has been recently introduced as an alternative revascularization therapy in high-risk patients. The aim of this study was to demonstrate, whether CAS is safe as an alternative treatment to carotid CEA, in asymptomatic candidates for CABG surgery. METHODS Forty-one patients with severe carotid and coronary artery disease were studied. The mean age was 65 years; 91% were males. Within 1 week of the CAS intervention all patients underwent CABG surgery. A brain protection device was used in all CAS interventions. Balloon PTA and stenting was performed in all subjects. Adjunctive therapy with heparin was used during the procedure and clopidogrel was started immediately after cardiac surgery. Patients were assessed neurologically before and...

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