Impact of statin pretreatment on the complications of carotid stenting in asymptomatic patients: observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carotid stenosis is a known risk factor for ischemic stroke, and carotid artery stenting is an effective preventive procedure. However, the stroke risk reduction for asymptomatic patients is small. Therefore, it is important to reduce the risk of complications, particularly in asymptomatic carotid stenosis. Statins are known to reduce the overall risk of periprocedural complications, although there is a lack of data focusing on asymptomatic patients. We aimed to investigate whether different doses of statin pretreatment can reduce periprocedural complications of carotid artery stenting (CAS) in patients with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis.

Methods

Between July 2003 and June 2013, 276 consecutive patients received CAS for asymptomatic carotid stenosis. Peripr

SUBMITTER: Jang SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7883458 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature