This study focuses on Restenosis after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) limits its long-term efficacy for stroke prevention. Thus, it is of utmost importance to identify the factors that predispose a patient to restenosis after CEA. This systemic review aims to survey the current literature regarding restenosis after CEA and discuss the predictive value of carotid plaque features.
A systemic review of studies on the predictive value of carotid plaque features for restenosis after CEA was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. PubMed/MEDLINE and Embase databases were searched up to March 20, 2020. Two authors independently extracted the data and assessed the risk of bias with the Quality in Prognosis Studies tool. Given the heterogeneity in the measurement of prognostic factors, types of CEA, and clinical outcomes, a qualitative synthesis was performed.
Twenty-one articles with a sample size that ranged from 11 to 1203 were included in this systematic review. Based on the presence of calcification in original carotid plaques, two progression patterns of restenosis were hypothesized: patients with calcified plaques may experience a temporary increase in the intima-media thickness.
Reference link- https://www.jvascsurg.org/article/S0741-5214(20)32492-7/fulltext
