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The carotid artery revascularization and endarterectomy (CARE) registry: Objectives, design, and implications
Author(s) -
White Christopher J.,
Anderson H. Ver,
Brindis Ralph G.,
Cates Christopher U.,
Cohen David J.,
Ho Kalon,
Hopkins L. Nelson,
Jaff Michael R.,
Koroshetz Walter J.,
Rosenfield Kenneth A.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.21502
Subject(s) - medicine , carotid endarterectomy , revascularization , endarterectomy , stroke (engine) , percutaneous , reimbursement , carotid artery disease , carotid arteries , medicaid , surgery , emergency medicine , intensive care medicine , health care , mechanical engineering , myocardial infarction , engineering , economics , economic growth
This is the first comprehensive national registry that will provide data characterizing contemporary results of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS). Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) has become the standard revascularization therapy to prevent stroke in patients with carotid artery disease, while carotid artery stenting (CAS) offers a percutaneous alternative in selected patients. Given the rapid growth in the numbers of CAS procedures being performed, there is a critical need for a national program to assess quality outcomes. The Carotid Artery Revascularization and Endarterectomy (CARE) Registry was developed through a multispecialty collaboration resulting in a comprehensive data collection tool for carotid revascularization procedures. The intent of the CARE registry is to collect and analyze clinical data to measure clinical practice, patient outcomes, and enable quality improvement for carotid revascularization. Finally, the CARE Registry satisfies the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) data reporting criteria for reimbursement. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.