The management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease, including carotid endarterectomy
(CEA), carotid stenting and medical management is performed by several specialists …

Objective The choice of anesthetic technique in carotid endarterectomy (CEA) has been
controversial. This study compared the outcomes of general anesthesia (GA) and local …

Patients undergoing vascular surgery often have multiple comorbidities and it is important to
be able to outline both benefits and risks of regional anesthesia techniques. Regional …

Background and Purpose—This analysis was performed to assess the association between
perioperative and clinical variables and the 30-day risk of stroke or death after carotid …

Objective Previous studies evaluating general anesthesia (GA) vs regional (epidural/spinal)
anesthesia (RA) for infrainguinal bypass have produced conflicting results. The purpose of …

Background and Purpose: Restenosis after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is associated with
an increased risk of ipsilateral stroke. The optimal procedural modality for this indication has …

Background To compare outcomes between different strategies of perioperative cerebral
and hemodynamic monitoring during carotid endarterectomy. Data sources MEDLINE …

BACKGROUND Continuous noninvasive blood pressure (CNBP) measurement using the
volume-clamp method is a less invasive alternative compared with invasive intra-arterial …

Background Although the choice of anesthesia during carotid endarterectomy (CEA) does
not seem to increase the risk of perioperative stroke, it might affect the outcomes of shunting …

Background The type and regimen of anesthesia may affect perioperative hyperglycemia
following major surgical stress. This study compared the effects of sevoflurane and propofol …