A comparison of results of carotid endarterectomy in octogenarians and nonagenarians to younger patients from the Mid-America Vascular Study Group and the Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative

摘要

Objective: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) reduces stroke risk in selected patients. However, CEA risk profile may be different in olderpatients. We compared characteristics and outcomes of octogenarians and nonagenarians with those of younger patients.