Factors Associated with Increased Rates of Post-procedural Stroke or Death following Carotid Artery Stent Placement: A Systematic Review.

Abstract

Our review identified risk factors for stroke, death, and MI within 1 month in patients undergoing carotid artery stent placement. Such information will result in better patient selection for carotid artery stent placement particularly in those who are also candidates for carotid endarterectomy.