Carotid Aneurysm Registry (CAR)
A dilatation of the extracranial carotid artery is commonly abbreviated as ECAA (extracranial carotid artery aneurysm). Information regarding the incidence and treatment strategies of this rare disease can be found on this website. You can also find information about our Carotid Aneurysm Registry (CAR). In this registry, data are collected and registered for patients with ECAA. This project has been initiated by a research team of health professionals from the University Medical Center Utrecht.
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Media
Final stage transition from old data platform to Castor EDC
November 1, 2020
Soon all contributors of the CAR will recieve login credentials.
January 1, 2020
National Center of Expertise for Extracranial Carotid Artery Aneurysms
UMCU Research team
Prof. Dr. Gert.J. de Borst
Vascular Surgeon,
Project leader
University Medical Center Utrecht
Saskia Willemsen, MD
PhD Candidate
University Medical Center Utrecht
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Learn more on this site about extracranial carotid aneurysms and remain updated about the latest research
Main goal
The main goal of the CAR registry is to collect and share knowledge obtained from clinical and imaging data of patients with an ECAA. Ultimately, we hope that our research will lead to a foundation for treatment guidelines of this rare vascular disease
Do you want to contribute to our study?
Please send an e-mail to
info@carotidaneurysmregistry.com or contact us by the form below
Center of Expertise
The department of Vascular Surgery of the University Medical Center Utrecht is declared as the first National Center of Expertise for extracranial carotid aneurysms