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Medical and Surgical Management of Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis: A Comprehensive Literature

Ahmed B Mohd1, Yasmeen Alabdallat1, Omar B Mohd1

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Hashemite University, Zarqa, JOR.

Cureus
|September 11, 2023
PubMed

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Carotid artery stenosis, a blockage in neck arteries, significantly elevates stroke risk. Early detection and tailored treatments like carotid endarterectomy or stenting are crucial for preventing serious cardiovascular events.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Carotid artery stenosis involves plaque buildup, narrowing arteries and increasing stroke risk.
  • Susceptibility is higher in elderly, smokers, those with high cholesterol, and males; fibromuscular dysplasia can affect young females.
  • Stenosis severity directly correlates with stroke incidence and other cardiovascular events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathophysiology and risk factors of carotid artery stenosis.
  • To emphasize the critical importance of early detection and intervention.
  • To explore and compare surgical treatments: carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS).

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of carotid artery stenosis pathophysiology.
  • Analysis of risk factors and patient demographics.
  • Examination of current medical and surgical treatment strategies, including CEA and CAS.

Main Results:

  • Carotid stenosis is a major stroke risk factor, with severity dictating event likelihood.
  • Treatment decisions are individualized based on patient-specific risk factors and stenosis severity.
  • Both CEA and CAS offer treatment options, each with specific indications and controversies.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding carotid artery stenosis is vital for healthcare professionals to manage patient care effectively.
  • Timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment, whether medical or surgical, are key to mitigating stroke and cardiovascular risks.
  • Further research into the comparative effectiveness and optimal patient selection for CEA and CAS is warranted.

Keywords:
asymptomaticbest medical therapycarotid artery stenosiscarotid endarterectomy (cea)carotid stentingsymptomatic

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