What do you monitor post carotid endarterectomy?
Postoperative care should include monitoring of the patient’s neurologic status, blood pressure control, and wound observation for hematoma.
How do you care for a patient immediately post op from an endarterectomy?
Home care
- Spend your first few days after surgery relaxing at home.
- Take your medicines exactly as instructed.
- Don’t drive until your doctor says it’s OK.
- Keep the wound dry until your doctor says it’s OK to shower.
- Don’t do strenuous activity for 7 to 10 days after your surgery.
How long does it take to recover from carotid endarterectomy?
After surgery, most people can return to normal activities within three to four weeks. Although, many get back to their daily routines as soon as they feel up to it. During the first few weeks of your recovery, some key things to keep in mind include: You may have some soreness in your neck for about two weeks.
What is the early complication after carotid endarterectomy?
The most important risk factors of complications were: a previous episode of cerebral ischemia, significant stenosis of a contralateral artery, nicotinism, arterial hypertension and coronary artery disease.
When can I drive after carotid artery surgery?
Your GP will be able to advise you about when it’s safe to drive after surgery, usually when you can safely carry out an emergency stop. For most people, this is between 2 to 3 weeks after the operation. If you have had a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA), you won’t be allowed to drive for a month afterwards.
How long does swelling last after carotid endarterectomy?
Do not shave over the incision; go around it until the incision is healed. feel raised and thickened for a while and will decrease over time. It takes 2-3 weeks for the swelling to go away.
What is a common postoperative complication of carotid artery disease?
Postoperative complications of CEA, including myocardial infarction; perioperative stroke; postoperative bleeding; and the potential consequences of cervical hematoma, nerve injury, infection, and carotid restenosis, which may require repeat carotid intervention, are reviewed here.
How much does carotid artery surgery cost?
Results
| Variable | Carotid endarterectomy group (n = 48) | Angioplasty and stenting group (n = 46) |
|---|---|---|
| Total costs | $12,112.28 | $17,402.40 |
| Direct costs | $7227.18 | $10,522.56 |
| Indirect costs | $4884.98 | $6879.84 |
Does Medicare pay for carotid artery surgery?
Currently, Medicare Part D covers medical therapy for carotid artery atherosclerosis. Medicare covers carotid stents in patients at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy (including some asymptomatic patients) but only when used with FDA-approved stents and embolic protection devices.