Start Date
July 15, 2013
Primary Completion Date
August 31, 2013
Study Completion Date
August 31, 2013
Transcranial Doppler (TCD)
All individuals who are consented for elective or urgent carotid endarterectomy would be eligible to participate. If patient gives consent, they would undergo an approximately 30-60 minute TCD study. We will collect the number of high intensity transient signals (HITS). The patient would undergo surgery regardless of the TCD result.
Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans
Lead Sponsor
Ochsner Health System
OTHER