Carotid Endarterectomy

Data from University of Glamorgan advance knowledge in carotid endarterectomy

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, September 9th, 2007

According to a study from Wales, "- Ischemia-reperfusion is an established paradigm for the induction of neuro-oxidative stress. The present report highlights the limitations associated with the measurement of free radical exchange across the human brain after carotid endarterectomy if reperfusion hemodynamics are not taken into account."

"Summary of Report - Only 2 human studies have reported local changes in the arterio-jugular bulb venous concentration difference ( a-v(diff)) of free radicals during carotid endarterectomy. The authors reported either no change or only a very minor trans-cerebral release during the course of reperfusion, which was unexpected. However,...

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