Prognostic significance of MCP-1 and intensive ultrasound follow up in early postoperative carotid restenosis

Introduction: Early screening of patients with carotid artery stenosis as well as postoperative ultrasound follow up of thrombendarterectomy (CEA) treatment is paramount in primary and secondary prevention of stroke. Research aim: Monocyte chemotactic protein (MCP-1) are of great significance in this process, therefore we can put MCP-1 as one of the earliest signs of endothelial dysfunction. We attempted to ascertain the prognostic value of determining MCP-1 in system circulation with the purpose of early screening and discovery of patients with a high risk of carotid restenosis. Patients and methods: In our stu…