Current endovascular treatment options for intracranial carotid artery atherosclerosis.
A substantial number of strokes are caused by intracranial atherosclerosis, a disease that traditionally has been treated medically. Recent technological advancements, however, have revolutionized the treatment of this condition by enabling the use of endovascular methods. In this paper the authors focus on the internal carotid artery, and review relevant studies concerning angioplasty with stent placement for the management of intracranial atherosclerosis in this vessel. With continued experience and a multidisciplinary approach in the evaluation of these patients, favorable outcomes may be achieved.
Komotar
Ricardo J
RJ
Department of Neurological Surgery, Columbia University, New York, New York 10032, USA.
Mocco
J
J
Wilson
David A
DA
Connolly
E Sander
ES
Lavine
Sean D
SD
Meyers
Philip M
PM
D017130:Angioplasty / Q000379:methods*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D002537:Intracranial Arteriosclerosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D015607:Stents