TCAR, CEA, and PVD TEST
TCAR, CEA, and PVD TEST
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1. What is TCAR? A hybrid carotid procedure using direct carotid
access with flow reversal neuroprotection and
stent placement.
2. What is the primary purpose of flow re- To prevent emboli or blood clots from traveling to
versal during TCAR? the brain and causing a stroke.
3. What type of patients are usually candi- Higher surgical risk patients.
dates for TCAR?
4. After a TCAR, how long before a follow Typically, within 1 month.
up is done?
5. What does elevated velocity within a In-stent restenosis.
TCAR stent during follow-up suggest?
6. What is the difference between TCAR TCAR places a stent; CEA removes plaque surgi-
and carotid endarterectomy (CEA)? cally.
7. What is placed in the stenosed area dur- A stent.
ing a TCAR?
8. What is the cutting of carotid artery and Endarterectomy.
scrapping out of the plaque?
9. What major complication is monitored Hyperperfusion syndrome (excessive blood
after TCAR or CEA? flow).
10. Typical stenosis percentage before 80-99% stenosis.
carotid endarterectomy is recommend-
ed?
11. What does a monophasic waveform in a Proximal stenosis.
distal peripheral artery suggest?
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TCAR, CEA, and PVD TEST
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ji98gt
1. What is TCAR? A hybrid carotid procedure using direct carotid
access with flow reversal neuroprotection and
stent placement.
2. What is the primary purpose of flow re- To prevent emboli or blood clots from traveling to
versal during TCAR? the brain and causing a stroke.
3. What type of patients are usually candi- Higher surgical risk patients.
dates for TCAR?
4. After a TCAR, how long before a follow Typically, within 1 month.
up is done?
5. What does elevated velocity within a In-stent restenosis.
TCAR stent during follow-up suggest?
6. What is the difference between TCAR TCAR places a stent; CEA removes plaque surgi-
and carotid endarterectomy (CEA)? cally.
7. What is placed in the stenosed area dur- A stent.
ing a TCAR?
8. What is the cutting of carotid artery and Endarterectomy.
scrapping out of the plaque?
9. What major complication is monitored Hyperperfusion syndrome (excessive blood
after TCAR or CEA? flow).
10. Typical stenosis percentage before 80-99% stenosis.
carotid endarterectomy is recommend-
ed?
11. What does a monophasic waveform in a Proximal stenosis.
distal peripheral artery suggest?
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