Neurointervention.  2020 Jul;15(2):74-78. 10.5469/neuroint.2020.00038.

Carotid Artery Stenting and Its Impact on Cognitive Function: A Prospective Observational Study

• Gupta AN
• Bhatti AA
• Shah MM
• Mahajan NP
• Sadana DK
• Huded V

• KMID: 2503392
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5469/neuroint.2020.00038

Abstract

Purpose
Carotid artery stenting (CAS) has evolved as a first-line therapeutic option for carotid revascularization in indicated patients for stroke prevention, but there is still a lack of data on its effect on cognitive function (CF), especially among Indian patients. To determine the effect of CAS on CF and to study the immediate and delayed complications of CAS in Indian patients.
Materials and Methods
This was a prospective, observational, single-center study. CF was assessed using Addenbrooke’s cognitive examination version III (ACE) before and 3 months after stenting. The demographic and clinical parameters were also assessed. A follow-up evaluation after 3 months was done to compare CF and to observe the occurrence of any complications.
Results
Out of 31 patients, 3 were lost to follow up. There were no immediate or delayed procedure-related complications. There was a statistically significant improvement in overall ACE score and memory before and after stenting. On subgroup analysis of those with and without strokes, there was a significant improvement in visuospatial function and mean ACE score. Those with left CAS had significant improvement in memory, visuospatial, language, and ACE scores than right CAS.
Conclusion
CAS was associated with significant improvement in CF in patients.

Keyword

Carotid stenosis; Cognitive dysfunction; Vascular dementia

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