title: Intracranial Revascularization Therapy: Angioplasty and Stenting.
abstract: Depending on the population studied, intracranial atherosclerosis accounts for 10% to 29% of ischemic brain events. A significant number of patients with intracranial atherosclerosis continue to suffer from repeated strokes or transient ischemic attacks despite optimal medical management. In selected patients, intracranial angioplasty with or without stenting is a promising treatment option. Patient selection, careful periprocedural medical management, and a highly skilled neuroendovascular interventionalist are required in order to perform the procedure with an acceptable risk.
authors.affiliation: Neuroendovascular Service, Departments of Radiology and Neurological Surgery, Columbia and Cornell University Medical Centers, Neurological Institute.
authors.forename: H. Christian
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Schumacher
authors.forename: Alexander V.
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Khaw
authors.forename: Philip M.
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Meyers
authors.forename: Rishi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: Randall T.
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Higashida