Показання та результати хірургічного лікування атеросклеротичного ураження сонних артерій при ішемії головного мозку (огляд літератури)

Abstract

The author analysis the indications and results of surgical treatment of the carotid artery atherosclerosis. Carotid artery endarterectomy is highly beneficial preventive procedure in cases of the high grade extracranial stenosis (more than 70%). It considerably reduses the risk of stroke. lt is still questionable whether surgery is beneficial for symptomatic patients with recent nondisabling strokes. The complication rate differs in various hospitals but it should bе maintained at an low rate (less than 6%) to keep the effects of carotid endarterectomy.