Title: Impact of Shunting Practice Patterns During Carotid Endarterectomy for Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis
Abstract: Introduction: The impact of shunting practice patterns on the outcomes of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in acutely symptomatic patients is unclear. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of surgeons’ shunting practice and shunt use on the early outcomes of CEA performed within 14 days from an index neurological event.