Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: We reviewed the diffusion weighted magnetic resonance images (DWI) of the 51 patients (37 men, mean age 68.8 ± 8.4 years) undergoing isolated CEA in the preoperative and early postoperative period. The number, anatomic location and the size of new ischemic lesions were recorded. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: The results of the present study suggest that preoperative chronic cerebral ischemia may aggravate postoperative newly developed cerebral ischemia in patients undergoing CEA.
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Authors | Mehmet Besir Akpinar, Veysel Sahin, Neslin Sahin, Ahmet Feyzi Abacilar, İlker Kiris, Ihsan Sami Uyar, Faik Fevzi Okur |
Journal | Journal of cardiothoracic surgery
(J Cardiothorac Surg)
Vol. 10
Pg. 141
(Nov 02 2015)
ISSN: 1749-8090 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 26525737
(Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Brain Ischemia
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Cerebral Infarction
(surgery)
- Endarterectomy, Carotid
(adverse effects, methods)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Postoperative Complications
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Predictive Value of Tests
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