What factors influence the rate of postoperative stroke and death for carotid endarterectomy and CABG?
The rate of postoperative stroke and death for carotid endarterectomy and CABG can be influenced by factors such as patient age, gender, preexisting carotid artery disease, air or debris cerebral embolization associated with CPB, episodes of transient intraoperative hypotension, and ascending aortic calcifications with resultant atherothrombotic embolization. Additionally, the rate of postoperative stroke and death may vary depending on whether carotid endarterectomy and CABG are performed simultaneously or sequentially.