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 Updates• 178 Participants• CAS Patient Records in Transactional Database – 8,765• CEA Patient Records in Transactional Database – 5,643• Online data entry toolSoftware Vendors• Cedaron Medical Inc.• Heartbase• LUMEDXResearch & Publications• Mid America Heart Institute (MAHI)• Oral Abstract - AHA’08• Poster Abstract - ACC’09,

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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 Feature• CAS Procedure• CAS Adverse Events• CAS Medication• CAS Lesion Data• CAS Stents Implanted• CAS Embolic Protection Device • CAS Closure Method• CEA Procedure• CEA Adverse Events• CEA Medication