Comparison of Hemodynamic Cerebral Ischemia and Microembolic Signals Detected During Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Angioplasty

Abstract

PTA results in less hemodynamic ischemia but more cerebral microembolism than CEA. In this small series, however, it is not possible to comment on the relations between ischemic time, microembolism, and stroke.