THE ROLE OF EARLY REHABILITATION AFTER CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY IN ACUTE PERIOD OF ISCHEMIC STROKE

The aim of our study was to evaluate the role of early rehabilitation of patients with ischemic stroke after carotid endarterectomy. Material and methods. We examined a group of 28 patients with atherosclerotic carotid stenosis who had CEA in an acute period of stroke and who started rehabilitation in the early period of stroke. Patients of the 1st group were admitted to rehabilitation in the early stages (within 21 days after the stroke), patients of the 2nd group - in the delayed period (more than 60 days after the stroke).The results of treatment were assessed on the NIHSS scale, Rankin scale, Rivermead mobility scale, spasticity was assessed on the Ashworth scale. Results. An analysis of the long-term results of surgical treatment convincingly showed its positive effect on the neurological and neuropsychological status of patients with the most favorable outcomes in performing early rehabilitation.