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James M, Sehgal VS. Innovative use of TXA and protamine-infused hydrogels to reduce postoperative bleeding in breast surgery for heparin-anticoagulated patients. Surgeon 2024; 22:e189. [PMID: 39043481 DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2024.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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- Michael James
- CUNY School of Medicine, Townsend Harris Hall, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY, 10031, USA.
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- CUNY School of Medicine, Townsend Harris Hall, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY, 10031, USA
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Lewis AJ, Maningat A, Salzler GG, Ryer EJ. Avoiding Complications with Transcarotid Artery Revascularization. Ann Vasc Surg 2024:S0890-5096(24)00588-0. [PMID: 39343373 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.07.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) for carotid artery stenting offers an innovative method for treating carotid artery occlusive disease. This technique utilizes the ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System (Silk Road Medical, Sunnyvale, CA) to temporarily reverse flow in the carotid artery prior to crossing or treating the carotid lesion, reducing the perioperative risk of stroke. Herein we summarize the available literature regarding potential complications that may be encountered when performing TCAR. We also report our group's real-world outcomes of 273 patients undergoing TCAR with median (interquartile range) follow up of 17.4 (4.4 - 38.7) months, including safety and restenosis data.
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- Anthony J Lewis
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
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Aridi HD, Leon B, Murphy MP, Malas M, Schermerhorn ML, Kashyap VS, Wang GJ, Eldrup-Jorgensen J, Gonzalez AA, Motaganahalli RL. Predictors of prolonged length of stay after elective carotid revascularization. J Vasc Surg 2024:S0741-5214(24)01201-1. [PMID: 38763455 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2024.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Postoperative day-one discharge is used as a quality-of-care indicator after carotid revascularization. This study identifies predictors of prolonged length of stay (pLOS), defined as a postprocedural LOS of >1 day, after elective carotid revascularization. METHODS Patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA), transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), and transfemoral carotid artery stenting (TFCAS) in the Vascular Quality Initiative between 2016 and 2022 were included in this analysis. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of pLOS, defined as a postprocedural LOS of >1 day, after each procedure. RESULTS A total of 118,625 elective cases were included. pLOS was observed in nearly 23.2% of patients undergoing carotid revascularization. Major adverse events, including neurological, cardiac, infectious, and bleeding complications, occurred in 5.2% of patients and were the most significant contributor to pLOS after the three procedures. Age, female sex, non-White race, insurance status, high comorbidity index, prior ipsilateral CEA, non-ambulatory status, symptomatic presentation, surgeries occurring on Friday, and postoperative hypo- or hypertension were significantly associated with pLOS across all three procedures. For CEA, additional predictors included contralateral carotid artery occlusion, preoperative use of dual antiplatelets and anticoagulation, low physician volume (<11 cases/year), and drain use. For TCAR, preoperative anticoagulation use, low physician case volume (<6 cases/year), no protamine use, and post-stent dilatation intraoperatively were associated with pLOS. One-year analysis showed a significant association between pLOS and increased mortality for all three procedures; CEA (hazard ratio [HR],1.64; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.49-1.82), TCAR (HR,1.56; 95% CI, 1.35-1.80), and TFCAS (HR, 1.33; 95%CI, 1.08-1.64) (all P < .05). CONCLUSIONS A postoperative LOS of more than 1 day is not uncommon after carotid revascularization. Procedure-related complications are the most common drivers of pLOS. Identifying patients who are risk for pLOS highlights quality improvement strategies that can optimize short and 1-year outcomes of patients undergoing carotid revascularization.
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- Hanaa D Aridi
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
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- Frederik Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute, Corewell Health, Grand Rapids, MI
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
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AbuRahma AF, AbuRahma ZT, Santini A, Beasley M, Davis M, Lee A, Veith C, Roshdy M, Dean LS, Davis E. A single-center experience of 30-day perioperative and one year clinical outcomes of transcarotid artery revascularization in 100 consecutive patients. Vascular 2023; 31:1161-1172. [PMID: 35634873 DOI: 10.1177/17085381221106330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) using the ENROUTE system (Silk Road) has been proposed as a safe and effective alternative to both carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and transfemoral carotid artery stenting (TF-CAS). Two large registries (ROADSTER 1 and ROADSTER 2) have shown that TCAR has acceptable/low rates of perioperative stroke/death. This study will analyze the 30-day perioperative and 1-year clinical outcomes from a single-center. PATIENT POPULATION AND METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from SVS/VQI TCAR surveillance project (TSP) of 100 consecutive patients (102 TCAR procedures) done in our institution. These procedures were done for high-risk patients for CEA, which included anatomical (previous CEA, high cervical lesion, neck radiation, stoma, arch type, etc.), physiological (CHF, severe coronary artery disease, COPD on O2 therapy, etc.) and combined anatomical/physiological reasons. These procedures were done by vascular surgeons after receiving the appropriate training. The perioperative stroke, death, and MI rates were analyzed. Kaplan Meyer analysis was used to estimate rate of freedom from stroke/death and the incidence of ≥50% and ≥80% in-stent restenosis at 1 year. RESULTS 100 consecutive high-risk patients for CEA included: 38% anatomical, 44% physiological, and 18% combined anatomical and physiological reasons. The mean age was 72.5 years (range 52-90 years). Indications for TCAR were 34% for symptomatic lesions (TIA/stroke) and 66% for asymptomatic lesions. Mean ipsilateral treated stenosis was 80.4%. Contralateral ≥50% stenosis/occlusion was present in 31% of patients. Technical success rate was 100%. 92% had pre-stenting PTA and 26% had post-stenting PTA. The mean flow reversal time was 8.5 min (range 3-26 min). The 30-day perioperative stroke rate was 2.9% (1/67, 1.5% for asymptomatic patients), the stroke/death rate was 2.9%, and stroke/death and MI rate was 3.9% (4/102). Other perioperative complications included cranial nerve injury 3/102 (2.9%), carotid artery dissection (2%), and major hematoma (necessitated operation evacuation) (5.9%). Freedom from stroke rates and stroke/death rates at 1 year were: 90% and 89%. Freedom from ≥50% and ≥80% in-stent restenosis rates at 1 year were 82% and 90%, respectively. None of these restenosis were symptomatic except two (2/13). Freedom from reintervention rate at 1 year was 98%. CONCLUSION Although the perioperative events were somewhat higher than what has been reported in previous registries, TCAR for patients who are high-risk for CEA has a low perioperative stroke and stroke/death rates with satisfactory outcome at 1 year. Further long-term data is probably needed to verify long-term outcome.
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- Ali F AbuRahma
- Department of Surgery, Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc, Charleston, WV, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc, Charleston, WV, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc, Charleston, WV, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc, Charleston, WV, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc, Charleston, WV, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc, Charleston, WV, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc, Charleston, WV, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc, Charleston, WV, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc, Charleston, WV, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Charleston Area Medical Center Health System Inc, Charleston, WV, USA
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Zarrintan S, Malas MB. What Is the Role of Transcarotid Artery Revascularization? Adv Surg 2023; 57:115-140. [PMID: 37536848 DOI: 10.1016/j.yasu.2023.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is the gold-standard method of carotid revascularization in symptomatic patients with ≥50% and in asymptomatic patients with ≥70% stenosis. Transfemoral carotid artery stenting (TFCAS) has been associated with higher perioperative stroke rates compared to CEA in several studies. On the other hand, transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) has outperformed TFCAS in patients who are considered high risk for surgery. There is increasing data that supports TCAR as a safe and efficient technique with outcomes similar to those of CEA, but additional level-one studies are necessary to evaluate the long-term outcomes of TCAR in high- and standard-risk patients.
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- Sina Zarrintan
- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, UC San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA; Center for Learning and Excellence in Vascular & Endovascular Research (CLEVER), UC San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA; Altman Center for Clinical and Translational Research, 9452 Medical Center Drive - LL2W 502A, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, UC San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA; Center for Learning and Excellence in Vascular & Endovascular Research (CLEVER), UC San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA; Altman Center for Clinical and Translational Research, 9452 Medical Center Drive - LL2W 502A, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.
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Kanitra JJ, Bjorklund RL, Clausen DJ, Hayward RD, Paxton RA, Haouilou JC. Protamine use in transcarotid arterial revascularization. Vascular 2023; 31:312-316. [PMID: 35040739 DOI: 10.1177/17085381211067047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The literature suggests that heparin reversal with protamine in transcarotid arterial revascularization (TCAR) decreases postoperative bleeding complications without an increase in stroke or death. However, the dosing of protamine in TCAR has not yet been evaluated. We aimed to evaluate our experience with intraoperative heparin reversal with protamine. METHODS This was a single-center, retrospective, observational study that evaluated the heparin and protamine doses used during TCAR. All adult patients who underwent TCAR between 9/1/2019 and 4/2/2021 were included. Demographic data was obtained from the Vascular Quality Initiative and protamine/heparin doses were obtained from a chart review. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to assess the association between the protamine/heparin dose ratio and other variables. RESULTS Sixty-two patients were included. The average protamine/heparin dose ratio used was 0.96 ± 0.12 mg/U; seven had a ratio less than 0.8 mg/U, and one was greater than 1.2 mg/U. Two patients experienced bleeding complications, which were managed non-operatively. No patient with a protamine/heparin ratio greater than 0.8 mg/U had postoperative bleeding. Postoperative bradycardia was observed in 32.3% of patients and hypotension in 35%, with 19% requiring vasopressors. No relationship was identified between the protamine/heparin ratio and bleeding, bradycardia, or hypotension. No 30-day myocardial infarction, stroke or death occurred. CONCLUSIONS We identified a near 1:1 ratio of a protamine/heparin dosing regimen for the reversal of heparin during TCAR, with postoperative bleeding complications similar to those reported in the literature. However, patients who received a lower protamine/heparin ratio did not experience bleeding complications. In the era of protamine shortages, a future larger-scale study is needed to evaluate the impact of a lower protamine dose on postoperative complications.
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- John J Kanitra
- Department of Surgery, 21928Ascension St John Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 21928Ascension St John Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 21928Ascension St John Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 21928Ascension St John Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 21928Ascension St John Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA
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Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) is a novel carotid stenting method that avoids the manipulation of the aortic arch and uses a flow-reversal neuroprotection system that effectively reduces the risk of embolic events during carotid intervention. Studies have shown a lower risk of stroke or death compared with the transfemoral carotid stenting approach, and an equivalent risk of stroke or death compared with traditional carotid endarterectomy. TCAR has added benefits of lower risk of myocardial infarction, cranial nerve injuries, and shorter operative times compared with endarterectomy. TCAR has become widely adopted by vascular surgeons in the United States for the treatment of patients with high-risk medical comorbidities and those with challenging surgical anatomy.
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- Patric Liang
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 110 Francis Street, Suite 5B, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 110 Francis Street, Suite 5B, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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Pan Y, Zhao Z, Yang T, Jiao Q, Wei W, Ji J, Xin W. A Meta-Analysis of Using Protamine for Reducing the Risk of Hemorrhage During Carotid Recanalization: Direct Comparisons of Post-operative Complications. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:796329. [PMID: 35281915 PMCID: PMC8914204 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.796329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Protamine can decrease the risk of hemorrhage during carotid recanalization. However, it may cause severe side effects. There is no consensus on the safety and efficacy of protamine during surgery. Thus, we conduct a comprehensive review and meta-analysis to compare the differences between the protamine and the no-protamine group.Method: We systematically obtained literature from Medline, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, and PubMed electronic databases. All four databases were scanned from 1937 when protamine was first adopted as a heparin antagonist until February 2021. The reference lists of identified studies were manually checked to determine other eligible studies that qualify. The articles were included in this meta-analysis as long as they met the criteria of PICOS; conference or commentary articles, letters, case report or series, and animal observation were excluded from this study. The Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale and Cochrane Collaboration’s tool are used to assess the risk of bias of each included observational study and RCT, respectively. Stata version 12.0 statistical software (StataCorp LP, College Station, Texas) was adopted as statistical software. When I2 < 50%, we consider that the data have no obvious heterogeneity, and we conduct a meta-analysis using the fixed-effect model. Otherwise, the random-effect model was performed.Result: A total of 11 studies, consisting of 94,618 participants, are included in this study. Our analysis found that the rate of wound hematoma had a significant difference among protamine and no-protamine patients (OR = 0.268, 95% CI = 0.093 to 0.774, p = 0.015). Furthermore, the incidence of hematoma requiring re-operation (0.7%) was significantly lower than that of patients without protamine (1.8%). However, there was no significant difference in the incidence of stroke, wound hematoma with hypertension, transient ischemic attacks (TIA), myocardial infarction (MI), and death.Conclusion: Among included participants undergoing recanalization, the use of protamine is effective in reducing hematoma without increasing the risk of having other complications. Besides, more evidence-based performance is needed to supplement this opinion due to inherent limitations.
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- Yongli Pan
- Department of Neurology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heji Hospital Affiliated Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heji Hospital Affiliated Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Gucheng Country Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Mianyang Central Hospital, Mianyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng, China
- *Correspondence: Jianyong Ji, ; Wenqiang Xin,
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- *Correspondence: Jianyong Ji, ; Wenqiang Xin,
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Liang P, Schermerhorn ML. Current evidence for transcarotid artery stenting with flow reversal as the preferred carotid artery stenting approach. Semin Vasc Surg 2021; 34:155-160. [PMID: 34642036 DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2020.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Although the transfemoral approach to carotid artery stenting offers a minimally invasive method for treatment of carotid atherosclerotic disease, this technique for carotid revascularization has unfortunately not led to equivalent overall outcomes of stroke or death compared with endarterectomy in symptomatic or high-risk patients. Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) with a flow reversal neuroprotection system was designed to reduce the embolic risk associated with the transfemoral approach, but randomized trials have yet to be published comparing transfemoral carotid artery stenting with TCAR. Regardless, many surgeons and interventionalists have already adopted TCAR as the preferred modality for carotid artery stenting, given the accumulating evidence supporting the reduced stroke or death benefits of TCAR over the transfemoral approach.
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- Patric Liang
- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, 110 Francis Street, Suite 5B, Boston, MA 02215
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, 110 Francis Street, Suite 5B, Boston, MA 02215.
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Wu J, Dai J, Zhao Y, Li J, Ju M, Zhang X, Shen B. Sensitive Detection of Protamine Based on a Yellow Emission Fluorophore. ChemistrySelect 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202102354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Jichun Wu
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering Nanjing Normal University No.1, Wenyuan road China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering Nanjing Normal University No.1, Wenyuan road China
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- Department of Food Science Cornell University Ithaca NY 14853 United States
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering Nanjing Normal University No.1, Wenyuan road China
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- Department of Pharmacology Southeast University Nanjing Jiangsu 210009 China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering Nanjing Normal University No.1, Wenyuan road China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering Nanjing Normal University No.1, Wenyuan road China
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Transcervical carotid artery revascularization: A systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes. J Vasc Surg 2021; 74:657-665.e12. [PMID: 33864829 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.03.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Carotid artery stenosis is considered a determinant factor for cerebrovascular events, estimated to be the cause of 10% to 20% of all ischemic strokes. Transcervical carotid artery revascularization (TCAR) has been offered as an alternative to transfemoral carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy to treat carotid artery stenosis. METHODS We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective and retrospective studies reporting the outcomes of patients who had undergone TCAR for carotid artery stenosis. The incidence of periprocedural adverse events was calculated. RESULTS A total of 45 studies with 14,588 patients met the predefined eligibility criteria and were included in the present meta-analysis. The technical success rate was 99% (95% confidence interval [CI], 98%-99%). The reasons for technical failure included an inability to cross the lesion and/or failure to deploy the stent. Access site complications occurred in 2% of all cases (95% CI, 1%-2%; 30 studies). Overall, the incidence of cranial nerve (CN) injuries was very rare, with only 33 of 8994 patients experiencing neurologic deficits attributed to CN involvement. Bleeding complications were reported by 20 studies and occurred in 2% (95% CI, 1%-3%) of all cases. The overall periprocedural all-cause mortality and stroke rate was 0.5% and 1.3%, respectively. In-stent restenosis was observed in 4 of 260 patients (1.5%; 7 studies), and early (30-day) reocclusion or acute thrombosis of the target lesion occurred in 12 of 1243 patients (∼1%; 11 studies). CONCLUSIONS The results from the present study have provided significant evidence that TCAR is a very promising and safe carotid revascularization approach with favorable technical success rates associated with low periprocedural stroke and CN injury rates.
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