Abstract:Objective To discuss the value of Shenmai Injection combined with dextran and Aspirin in the prevention of postoperative complications after carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Methods A retrospective analysis of 122 patients with carotid artery stenosis treated by CEA in our hospital was conducted. According to the perioperative management, all the patients were divided into groups A, B and C. The 39 patients in the group A were only implemented temporary bypass CEA surgery, the 35 cases in the group B had early application of dextran and Aspirin anticoagulant antithrombotic therapy after CEA, and the 48 cases in the group C had perioperative intravenous injection of Shenmai Injection and early postoperative application of dextran and Aspirin anticoagulant antithrombotic regimen. The therapeutic effect and occurrence of complications were compared among the three groups. Results After surgery, there were no significant differences in dizziness, blurred vision, facial acupuncture sensation, upper limb heavy feeling, middle cerebral artery systolic peak or carotid systolic peak among the three groups (P > 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in perioperative hyperperfusion, local hematoma, brain injury, heart rate, or blood pressure reduction among the three groups of patients (P > 0.05); there was a significant difference in the overall comparison of the occurrence of major complications among three groups (P < 0.05), there were significant differences between the groups A and C, and also between the groups B and C (P < 0.05). There were no statistical differences in postoperative stroke, myocardial infarction or death (P > 0.05), but the overall occurrence was significantly different (P < 0.05); in inter-group comparison, there were significant differences between the groups A and C and between the groups B and C (P < 0.05). There were no statistical differences in disability, fatal stroke, or overall condition among the three groups during the follow-up 1 y after surgery (P > 0.05). Conclusions Perioperative use of Shenmai Injection combined with dextran and Aspirin can reduce perioperative complications of CEA and adverse outcomes, but has no effect on the treatment effect, with clinical application and promotion value.