[New developments in diagnostic and therapy of asymptomatic carotid stenosis].
Stroke is the leading cause of long-term major disability in developed countries, although several improvements could be achieved in acute stroke therapy (e. g. thrombolysis, stroke-unit treatment, optimized early rehabilitation strategies). Therefore, primary prevention is essential to reduce the burden of stroke. 10 -20 % of all cerebral ischemias are caused due to stenosis or occlusion of the extracranial carotid arteries. This review summarizes the indications, diagnostics as well as the actual data for a medical, endovascular or operative treatment of asymptomatic carotid stenosis.
Sander
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Neurologische Klinik, Medical Park Loipl, Thanngasse 15, 83483 Bischofswiesen, Deutschland. d.sander@mac.com
Wolf
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Sander
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K
Poppert
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Heider
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Berger
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H
Eckstein
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D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control