RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
- Prospective 1:1 randomized controlled study (designed and executed to obtain level 1 evidence), Independent Investigator Initiated Study, single center, randomized comparison of two interventional arms.
- 100 consecutives unselected (50 Acculink™ and 50 CGuard™) patients subjected to neuroprotected CAS (Emboshield™ distal protection – Abbott).
- Clinical follow up: post-procedural, 24-48 hours, 30 days and 12 months.
- 100 consecutives unselected (50 Acculink™ and 50 CGuard™)
- Patients subjected to neuroprotected CAS (Emboshield™ distal protection – Abbott)