Evolution of carotid stenting: indications.
While carotid angioplasty and stenting has been clearly established as a minimally invasive alternative to endarterectomy for patients with carotid occlusive disease, its indications continue to evolve, being refined as more controlled data of large studies are being accumulated. The purpose of this article is to review the current evidence supporting the application of the technique in certain subsets of patients, and the relative contraindications for its use.
Chaer
Rabih A
RA
Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
Makaroun
Michel S
MS
D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D000075202:Contraindications; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid / Q000009:adverse effects; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D018570:Risk Assessment; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome