Study Overview
This study aimed to assess how effective and safe a treatment called sonolysis is when used during a surgical procedure known as carotid endarterectomy. The research was conducted across 16 centers in Europe and involved 1,004 patients, with an average age of 68 years.
What is Sonolysis?
Sonolysis uses low-intensity ultrasound waves to help reduce the risk of complications during surgery.
Key Findings
- Reduced Complications: Patients who received sonolysis had a lower rate of serious issues, such as strokes and deaths, within 30 days after surgery (2.2% vs. 7.6%).
- Safety: 94.4% of patients who received sonolysis did not experience any serious side effects within the same time frame.
- New Ischaemic Lesions: Fewer patients in the sonolysis group showed new brain damage on follow-up imaging (8.5% vs. 17.4%).
Practical Healthcare Solutions
Based on the trial results, healthcare providers can:
- Set Clear Goals: Aim to reduce the incidence of strokes and other complications during carotid endarterectomy by using sonolysis.
- Implement AI Tools: Choose AI solutions that can help track patient outcomes and improve surgical techniques.
- Start Small: Begin with pilot projects to test sonolysis in clinical settings and monitor results closely.
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