Umberto Marcello Bracale

Living with Carotid Artery Stenosis: A Qualitative Study on the Role of the Social Determinants of Health

Carotid artery stenosis (CAS) is a major cause of ischemic stroke, yet little is known about how social determinants of health (SDHs) shape patients’ experiences beyond biomedical risk factors. This qualitative study explored how individuals living with CAS perceive the influence...