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Carotid endarterectomy prior to ventricular assist device placement. Ann Vasc Surg 2007 Nov;21(6):813-5

Date

08/21/2007

Pubmed ID

17703917

DOI

10.1016/j.avsg.2007.06.001

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-35548934263 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)

Abstract

While there has been considerable debate regarding the timing of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) with respect to coronary artery bypass grafting, the ventricular assist device (VAD) patient population presents possible new concerns, given the implications of stroke while on mechanical support as a bridge to transplant. We present the first report in the literature of CEA in a patient with severe carotid disease prior to elective VAD placement.

Author List

McCue JD, Black SM, Santilli SM, Joyce LD, John R

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Carotid Artery, Internal
Carotid Stenosis
Endarterectomy, Carotid
Heart Failure
Heart Transplantation
Heart-Assist Devices
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Selection
Radiography
Severity of Illness Index
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome