Facial Pain After Carotid Artery Stenting
Author Information
Author(s): Łyko-Morawska Dorota, Szkółka Łukasz, Serafin Michał, Senderek Emila, Kiczmer Paweł, Górska Magdalena, Kuczmik Wacław
Primary Institution: Medical University of Silesia
Hypothesis
ECA overstenting may contribute to facial pain.
Conclusion
Carotid artery stenting significantly decreases the diameter of the external carotid artery and may be associated with facial pain.
Supporting Evidence
- 27.27% of patients reported facial pain during the procedure.
- 7.28% of patients had residual pain 24 hours post-procedure.
- The median ECA diameter decreased significantly from 4.11 mm to 3.16 mm after CAS.
- ECA overstenting was observed in 96.4% of cases.
- Patients with lower ICA stenosis were more likely to report facial pain.
Takeaway
When doctors put a stent in the carotid artery, it can sometimes make your face hurt, especially if the artery is not very blocked.
Methodology
This was a prospective study evaluating facial pain in patients treated with carotid artery stenting, using a numeric rating scale for pain assessment.
Potential Biases
Subjective pain reporting may vary due to individual differences in pain perception.
Limitations
The study's limitations include subjective pain reporting, lack of blood flow measurements, absence of long-term follow-up, and single-center design.
Participant Demographics
The study included 55 adult patients, predominantly male (70.9%), with a mean age of 69 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.04
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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