Comparison of the short-term complications between CEA and CAS.
| Complications | CEA (n=194) | CAS (n=115) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | |||
| Short-term complications | 24 (12.4) | 21 (18.3) | 0.211 |
| Stroke/TIA/Amaurozis fugax | 15 (7.7) | 15 (13) | 0.185 |
| Local hematoma | 9 (4.6) | 2 (1.7) | - |
| Nerve injury | 1 (0.5) | - | - |
| Exitus | 2 (1) | - | - |
| Bradykardia/hypotension | 1 (0.5) | 2 (1.7) | - |
| Intracranial hematoma | - | 2 (1.7) | |
| Myocardial infarction | - | - | - |
CEA - carotid endarterectomy, CAS - carotid artery stenting