Assessment of the effect of carotid revascularization on the quality of life of patients in the postoperative period

Objective. Evaluation of the effectiveness of carotid endarterectomy in relation to improving the quality of life of patients in the immediate and long-term postoperative periods. Material and methods. The article analyzes the results of surgical treatment of 110 patients with hemodynamically significant carotid stenoses. All patients were assessed for the initial quality of life, mental health and emotional functioning, as well as the dynamics of indicators 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after carotid revascularization. Results. According to all indicators of the quality of life of the SF-36 questionnaire, with the exception of the intensity of the pain syndrome, a statistically significant increase was recorded in the follow-up period up to 1 year after carotid revascularization. Conclusion. The purpose of carotid endarterectomy surgery in patients with hemodynamically significant carotid artery stenoses is not only to prevent acute cerebrovascular accident, but also to improve the quality of life by restoring cognitive functions. Carotid endarterectomy significantly improves the quality of life of patients 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery.