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An Analysis of Perioperative Surgical Mortality and Morbidity in the Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Study Stroke 27:2216-2224, Young,B.,et al, 1996 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract Of the 721 patients who underwent CEA,1 died and 10 others had strokes within 30 days(1/5%).Of the 415 who underwent arteriography after randomization but before CEA,5(1.2%)suffered transient ischemic attach or stroke caused by arteriography.Thus,a nearly equal risk of stroke was associated with both CEA and carotid angiography.In addition,6 transient ischemic attacks and 3 myocardial infarctions could be directly linked to CEA for a total CEA event rate of 2.6%.Patients with asymptomatic internal carotid artery stenosis exceeding 60%reduction in diameter who are acceptable candidates for elective operation may be considered for CEA if the combined arteriographic and surgical complication rates are 3%or less.

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