Physician Approaches to Imaging and Revascularization for Acutely Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis: Insights from the Hot Carotid Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence informing the choice between carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting for acutely symptomatic carotid stenosis ("hot carotid") is dated and does not factor in contemporary therapies or techniques. The optimal imaging modality is also uncertain. We explored the attitudes of stroke physicians regarding imaging and revascularization of patients with acute symptomatic carotid stenosis.

Methods

We used a qualitative descriptive methodology to examine decision-making approaches and opinions of physicians regarding the choice of imaging and revascularization procedures for hot carotids. We conducted semistructured interviews with purposive sampling of 22 stroke physicians from 16 centers in 6 world regions and various specialties: 11 neurologists, 3 ge

SUBMITTER: Ganesh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12778744 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature