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Interventional Diagnostic Procedure: A Practical Guide for the Assessment of Coronary Vascular Function
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Importance of preoperative coronary artery examination before performing procedures for carotid artery stenosis

Takanori Uchida1, Ryuzaburo Kanazawa1, Tetsuhiro Higashida1

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Nagareyama Central Hospital, Nagareyama, Chiba, Japan.

Surgical Neurology International
|July 5, 2023
PubMed

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Preoperative coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) screening for patients undergoing carotid artery stenosis treatment can detect asymptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD). Early detection and treatment of CAD improve long-term patient prognosis.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Carotid artery stenosis and coronary artery disease (CAD) frequently coexist.
  • Concurrent conditions necessitate integrated treatment strategies.
  • One condition significantly impacts the management of the other.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) as a preoperative assessment tool for patients with carotid artery stenosis.
  • To determine the prevalence of coronary artery disease in patients undergoing treatment for carotid artery stenosis.
  • To assess the impact of preoperative coronary artery screening on treatment decisions and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) cases.
  • Analysis of preoperative coronary CTA findings in patients with carotid artery stenosis.
  • Review of concurrent coronary artery disease complications and interventions.

Main Results:

  • Coronary artery stenosis was identified in 32.6% of CEA patients and 41.8% of CAS patients who underwent preoperative coronary CTA.
  • A significant proportion of patients (13.2% CEA, 11.5% CAS) received percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
  • Preoperative coronary CTA was performed in a high percentage of patients (81.1% CEA, 74.3% CAS).

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative coronary CTA effectively identifies asymptomatic coronary artery lesions in patients with carotid artery stenosis.
  • Screening for coronary artery disease is crucial, even in patients without typical cardiac symptoms.
  • Integrating coronary artery screening and treatment into carotid artery stenosis management improves long-term prognosis.
Abstract

Keywords:
Carotid artery stenosisCarotid artery stentingCarotid endarterectomyCoronary artery diseaseCoronary computed tomography angiography

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