The Value Of Neuromonitoring Methods During Endarterectomies

Diana Bilskienė, Dalia Urbanaitė, Alina Vilkė, Gediminas Banevičius, Andrius Macas Abstract Carotid endarterectomy remains the „gold standard of treatment“ for patients with high-grade atherosclerotic carotid stenosis. The aim of this procedure is to relieve neurological symptoms, to re-establish blood flow and to prevent complications, such as cerebral ischemia, intracerebral hematoma, myocardial infarction or death. However,…

Traumatic Brain Injury Epidemiology, Monitoring, Treatment and Outcomes

Alina Vilkė, Paulius Kondrotas, Diana Bilskienė, Andrius Macas, Arimantas Tamašauskas, Rimantas Vilcinis Abstract The purpose of this article is to provide information for medical personnel with a comprehensive review of traumatic brain injury epidemiology, treatment and outcomes. At present, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health concern and a leading cause of disability…