Simultaneous Carotid Endarterectomy and Cardiac Surgery - Additional Risk Factor or Safety Procedure?

Abstract

Simultaneous CEA and cardiac surgery can be performed with an acceptable risk for neurological complications and mortality. Occlusion of contralateral carotid artery could be identified as an evident predictor for increased neurological complications. Compared to two-stage procedures, combined operations yield a reduction of hospital costs.

The elusive link between high sensitivity C-reactive protein and carotid subclinical atherosclerosis in coronary artery bypass grafting candidates: A cross-sectional study

“…During present study, we strove to control conventional cardiovascular risk factors and diseases which may be affected hsCRP level. Furthermore, this study showed a lower incidence of severe carotid stenosis in Iranian population who candidate for CABG; like previous report of Tarzamni et al for Iranian [ 10 ], and in contrast to the previous studies for other populations [ 11 - 14 ].…”

Risk Prediction for Adverse Events After Carotid Artery Stenting in Higher Surgical Risk Patients

“…8-16 Separate international guidelines define “higher risk” patients slightly differently and use different approaches to discuss the appropriate mode or timing of carotid revascularization in these populations. 2 …”

Indications for combined thyroidectomy and cardiac surgery

“…Some of these cardiac interventions are performed in conjunction with other surgical procedures, particularly carotid endarterectomy [1,2], or pulmonary resection [3,4]. However, there are very few published reports of combined cardiac and thyroid surgery.…”