The Role of Carotid Artery Stenting and Carotid Endarterectomy in Cognitive Performance
Author(s) -
Paola De Rango,
Valeria Caso,
Didier Leys,
Maurizio Paciaroni,
Massimo Lenti,
Piergiorgio Cao
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.108.518357
Subject(s) - medicine , carotid endarterectomy , carotid stenting , endarterectomy , stroke (engine) , revascularization , stenosis , cardiology , radiology , mechanical engineering , myocardial infarction , engineering
Change in cognition is being increasingly recognized as an important outcome measure; however, the role of carotid revascularization on this issue remains to be determined. It is still under debate whether carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy have the same influence on neuropsychological functions.
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