Safety of carotid endarterectomy in the elderly and octogenarian population: a nationwide study including 80,000 patients. Journal Abstract - Guideline Central

Safety of carotid endarterectomy in the elderly and octogenarian population: a nationwide study including 80,000 patients.

Published: 2026 Feb 14

Authors

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Abstract

Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is an established procedure for stroke prevention in patients with carotid artery stenosis. While CEA is considered safe in younger patients, perioperative risks in octogenarians remain debated, with current guidelines classifying the procedure as "high-risk" in this patient population. This study aimed to evaluate short-term outcomes of CEA across age groups and to assess whether comorbidity burden better predicts outcomes than chronological age.

Keywords: Carotid endarterectomy, Carotid stenosis, Elderly, Octogenarians, Safety

Source

Neurosurgical review

Publication Type

Journal Article

Language

English

PubMed ID

41688807

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