Carotid Endarterectomy versus Carotid Stenting in the Treatment of Carotid Artery Stenosis

Authors

Parker B. Martin, University of North Dakota

Files

Document Type

Poster

Description

• Carotid artery stenosis secondary to atherosclerotic plaque is a leading cause of CVA in the United States

• Stenosis of the common carotid artery greater than 70% typically needs intervention

• The purpose of this study is to determine which procedure will have the best long term outcomes and prevent re-stenosis of the carotid artery.

Department

Physician Assistant Studies

Degree Name

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

First Advisor

Susan Kuntz

Publication Date

2015

Keywords

Carotid Stenosis -- therapy; Endarterectomy, Carotid; Stents; Stroke -- prevention & control; Comparative Study

Disciplines

Cardiovascular Diseases

Recommended Citation

Martin, Parker B., "Carotid Endarterectomy versus Carotid Stenting in the Treatment of Carotid Artery Stenosis" (2015). Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters. 99.
https://commons.und.edu/pas-grad-posters/99