Interventions in Carotid Artery Surgery: An Overview of Current Management and Future Implications

Abstract

Atherosclerotic carotid artery disease has been well studied over the last half-century by multiple randomized controlled trials attempting to elucidate the appropriate modality of therapy for this disease process. Surgical techniques have evolved from carotid artery endarterectomy and transfemoral carotid artery stenting to the development of hybrid techniques in transcarotid artery revascularization. In this article, the authors provide a review of the available literature regarding operative and medical management of carotid artery disease.

Keywords: Carotid artery disease; Carotid artery endarterectomy; Carotid artery shunting; Transcarotid artery revascularization; Transfemoral carotid artery stent.