The CARE Registry is a benchmarking tool for health care providers to measure and improve the care they provide for patients undergoing Carotid Stent (CAS) and Endarterectomy (CEA) procedures

Registry Updates173 ParticipantsCAS Patient Records in Transactional Database 8,209CEA Patient Records in Transactional Database 5,144Online data entry toolSoftware VendorsCedaron Medical Inc.HeartbaseLUMEDXResearch & PublicationsMid America Heart Institute (MAHI)Oral Abstract - AHA08Poster Abstract - ACC09, AHA10, ISC10

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Registry The CARE Registry Will Be Able to Answer Additional Questions, Such As. How do outcomes compare between those involved in randomized trials and those placing carotid stents following CMS approval for reimbursement?Do the indications for the carotid artery stent implantation affect patient outcomes?How do the carotid artery stent procedure-related complications compare to endarterectomy complications?

Data Extract FeatureCAS ProcedureCAS Adverse EventsCAS MedicationCAS Lesion DataCAS Stents ImplantedCAS Embolic Protection Device CAS Closure MethodCEA ProcedureCEA Adverse EventsCEA Medication