Abstract
The purpose of this review was to determine outcomes for combined carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and coronary revascularization (CABG) in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis. We reviewed the medical records of consecutive combined procedures (CEA and CABG), performed at UCLA Medical Center from October, 1989 to January, 1999. There were 43 patients, 27 men and 16 women, with a mean age of 71 yr (range 51–87). Thirty-four patients 79% (34/43) had asymptomatic carotid stenosis. Stroke occurred in three patients (3/43 = 6.9%). Stroke ipsilateral to the CEA occurred in two patients: one asymptomatic (1/34 = 2.9%) and one symptomatic (1/9 = 11.1%). The majority of patients undergoing combined CEA/CABG have asymptomatic carotid stenosis identified in preparation for elective CABG. The asymptomatic carotid subset stroke rate of 2.9% resulting from a combined CEA/CABG is higher than our reported rate for CEA performed alone. In patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis, the combined procedure should be selectively performed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 339-344 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Vascular |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- carotid endarterectomy
- combined
- coronary bypass
- stroke
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine