Kristiina Relander, Marja Hietanen, Petra Ijäs, Krista Nuotio, Pirkka Vikatmaa, Suvi M Koskinen, Marianne Ala-Kauhaluoma, Teemu I Paajanen, Jussi Virkkala, Perttu J Lindsberg, Lauri Soinne
BACKGROUND: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) has been associated with both cognitive decline and improvement, but the underlying neurovascular mechanisms are unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between neurovascular indices and cognitive changes after CEA. METHODS: We studied 55 patients with severe (≥70%) symptomatic or asymptomatic carotid stenosis before and six months after CEA. A wide array of neuropsychological tests was arranged in eight cognitive domains and cognitive functions specific to hemisphere ipsilateral to operation...
March 28, 2024: Journal of the Neurological Sciences