TCAR

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alternativeTo carotid endarterectomy
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
2015
gptkbp:benefit shorter recovery time
lower risk of cranial nerve injury
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label TCAR
gptkbp:indication patients at high risk for open surgery
gptkbp:involves placement of a stent in the carotid artery
gptkbp:minimallyInvasive true
gptkbp:performedBy vascular surgeons
gptkbp:publishedIn vascular surgery journals
gptkbp:reduces stroke during carotid stenting
gptkbp:requires small incision at the base of the neck
gptkbp:standsFor gptkb:Transcarotid_Artery_Revascularization
gptkbp:usedFor treating carotid artery disease
gptkbp:uses flow reversal system to protect brain
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rouen_Métro
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6