European carotid angioplasty trial

J Endovasc Surg. 1996 Feb;3(1):16-20. doi: 10.1583/1074-6218(1996)003<0016:ECAT>2.0.CO;2.

Abstract

The Carotid and Vertebral Artery Transluminal Angioplasty Study (CAVATAS) is an international multicenter randomized trial, the primary aims of which are: (1) to determine the risks and benefits of carotid and vertebral artery transluminal angioplasty; and (2) to compare these with surgical treatment (carotid endarterectomy) or best medical treatment. Through the end of October 1995, 193 patients have been randomized (90 at our center). In this article, the rationale for the trial, its design and protocol, and the experience of our institution within the trial will be discussed.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Multicenter Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon* / statistics & numerical data
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / drug therapy
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / surgery
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / therapy*
  • Aspirin / therapeutic use
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / drug therapy
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / surgery
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / therapy*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal
  • Carotid Stenosis / drug therapy
  • Carotid Stenosis / surgery
  • Carotid Stenosis / therapy
  • Clinical Protocols
  • Endarterectomy, Carotid
  • Europe
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • International Cooperation
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Research Design
  • Risk
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vertebral Artery

Substances

  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
  • Aspirin