BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: CAS or CEA for asymptomatic carotid stenosis is the focus
of recently completed and ongoing randomized clinical trials. These techniques are widely …

Background: Recent studies have suggested that carotid artery angioplasty and stenting
(CAS) is a safe alternative to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in average risk patients< 70 …

Objective: To undertake a comprehensive review of the literature and conduct an analysis of
the outcomes of carotid interventions in the elderly. Design and Setting: A systematic …

Objective: Octogenarians were excluded from participation in many carotid endarterectomy
trials due to the high complication rates observed in past studies. However, stroke resulting …

Importance Uncertainty exists about the influence of advanced age on the outcomes of
carotid revascularization. Objective To undertake a comprehensive review of the literature …

Importance Despite increased carotid artery stenting (CAS) dissemination following the
2005 National Coverage Determination, to our knowledge, periprocedural and long-term …

Background The safety of carotid artery stenting (CAS) in elderly patients is controversial.
The aims of this study were to evaluate 30-day outcomes after CAS in elderly patients (≥ 70 …

Objective The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation of age and sex with the
outcome after carotid artery stenting (CAS). We used the statutory nationwide quality …

BACKGROUND: Current American Heart Association guidelines recommend carotid
revascularization for asymptomatic patients on the basis of life expectancy. OBJECTIVE: To …

Background: No completed trials have compared carotid artery stenting (CAS) to medical
therapy (MT). We examined the effectiveness of CAS compared with MT in patients with …