Should TCAR be accepted as the standard of care in carotid revascularization?

Abstract

In this article, the author provides a perspective on the changing landscape for carotid interventions in the United States. The efficacy and real-world effectiveness of transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) is discussed to evaluate if TCAR should be accepted as the “standard of care” in carotid revascularization.

Keywords

• Carotid
• Revascularization
• Endarterectomy
• Stenting
• Transcarotid
• Transfemoral