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Carotid endarterectomy at Wellington Hospital

D K Naik1, W C Shirer, C B Stephenson

  • 1Royal Brisbane Hospital, Australia.

The New Zealand Medical Journal
|August 24, 1994
PubMed

Insights

Carotid endarterectomy at Wellington Hospital showed a 5.1% combined 30-day mortality and disabling stroke rate in symptomatic patients. This indicates an acceptable outcome for the procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove plaque from carotid arteries.
  • Evaluating the outcomes of this procedure is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the morbidity and mortality associated with carotid endarterectomy.
  • To determine the safety and efficacy of the procedure at Wellington Hospital.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 101 carotid endarterectomies in 89 patients from June 1987 to June 1991.
  • Data collected via chart review and a general practitioner questionnaire for post-hospitalization outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The overall combined 30-day mortality and disabling stroke rate was 5.1% in symptomatic patients.
  • This rate suggests a manageable risk profile for the procedure.

Conclusions:

  • Carotid endarterectomy at Wellington Hospital demonstrates an acceptable 30-day mortality and disabling stroke rate.
  • The findings support the continued use of this procedure in appropriate patient populations.
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