Comparison Between Different Techniques for Carotid Artery Endarterectomy

Launched by SOHAG UNIVERSITY · Jan 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different ways to perform a surgery called carotid endarterectomy, which is done to treat a condition known as carotid artery stenosis. This condition happens when there is a buildup of plaque in the carotid arteries, which can lead to strokes. The researchers want to find out which surgical technique—conventional or Eversion—is safer and more effective for patients. Participants will be divided into two groups, with one group receiving the conventional method and the other receiving the Eversion method, allowing the team to compare the results.

To be eligible for this trial, participants should be experiencing issues related to carotid artery stenosis, such as having had a recent stroke or showing increasing symptoms due to severe narrowing of the artery. However, individuals with certain conditions, such as non-atherosclerotic stenosis or recent strokes, may not qualify. If you decide to participate, you can expect to undergo one of the two surgical techniques, and the research team will closely monitor your health to determine the outcomes of each method. This study aims to find the best approach to help patients with carotid artery issues, which could ultimately improve patient care and treatment options.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients having carotid artery stenosis with cerebral events (recent stroke).
• • Patients having high grade carotid artery stenosis with increasing symptoms.
• • Patients underwent previously CEA presented with carotid restenosis.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Non atherosclerotic carotid artery stenosis e.g., vasculitis, collagen vascular diseases and hypoplastic ICA.
• • patients with recently thrombosed ICA.
• • High carotid bifurcation to the extent makes CEA not accessible in easy or safe way e.g., increased risk of cranial nerve injury.
• • acute ischemic stroke within less than 2 weeks before the procedure.