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How to avoid complications associated with carotid angioplasty and stenting.

Authors :
Henry M
Henry I
Polydorou A
Hugel M
Source :
Future cardiology [Future Cardiol] 2008 Nov; Vol. 4 (6), pp. 617-38.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS) has been proposed as an alternative to surgery and is now performed more frequently and is well accepted, at least for high surgical risk patients. However, complications and particularly embolic strokes, even with a meticulous technique, can occur at any step of the procedure. Silent embolism is detected after CAS and may be a problem that needs to be discussed. To avoid and reduce these complications associated with CAS, it is important to have good indications dependent upon on good patient and lesions selection, as well as correct technique. New parameters have been proposed, particularly for asymptomatic lesions. The authors consider that embolic protection devices (EPDs) are mandatory for CAS, and new techniques will be presented. The choice of the EPD depends on the clinical status of the patient, the lesion morphology and characteristics, and the anatomy of the artery. All stents are not equivalent and so a good choice of the stent is necessary to avoid and reduce the complications associated with CAS, and experienced operators are also needed. With all these considerations, CAS can now be performed with acceptable outcomes and in certain population the results are comparable or superior to surgery. The results of ongoing randomized trials are awaited.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1744-8298
Volume :
4
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Future cardiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19804356
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2217/14796678.4.6.617