Transcarotid Artery Revascularization

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:TCAR
gptkbp:alternativeTo carotid endarterectomy
transfemoral carotid artery stenting
gptkbp:benefit shorter recovery time
lower cranial nerve injury risk
gptkbp:category vascular surgery
endovascular procedure
gptkbp:contraindication hostile neck anatomy
severe neck scarring
gptkbp:contrastsWith carotid endarterectomy
transfemoral carotid stenting
gptkbp:coveredBy gptkb:Medicare
private insurance
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Silk_Road_Medical
gptkbp:duration 1-2 hours
gptkbp:FDAApproved 2015
gptkbp:firstPerformed 2012
gptkbp:followedBy antiplatelet therapy
duplex ultrasound surveillance
gptkbp:goal prevent stroke
restore carotid blood flow
gptkbp:guidelineRecommendation gptkb:Society_for_Vascular_Surgery
gptkb:American_Heart_Association
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
gptkbp:indication asymptomatic carotid stenosis
symptomatic carotid stenosis
gptkbp:involves neuroprotection
stent placement
direct carotid artery access
gptkbp:location gptkb:hospital
outpatient surgical center
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:interventional_cardiologist
vascular surgeon
gptkbp:reduces stroke risk
gptkbp:requires local anesthesia
small neck incision
gptkbp:result low death rate
low myocardial infarction rate
low perioperative stroke rate
gptkbp:riskFactor stroke
bleeding
infection
hematoma
cranial nerve injury
gptkbp:studiedIn ROADSTER trial
gptkbp:used_in ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System
gptkbp:usedFor carotid artery stenosis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:TCAR
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7