title: Vertebral artery stenting by using coronary intervention techniques and devices.
abstract: Atherosclerotic disease of the vertebro/basilar vessels is an important cause of posterior circulation infarction. Commonly, the primary atheroma forms at the origin of the vertebral arteries. Although initial treatment is medical, arch and four-vessel studies (CTA, MRA, or DSA) are warranted if symptoms continue. Endovascular management of vertebral artery stenosis might be highlighted as a good option in selected patients. This is a case of endoluminal stenting of vertebral artery with a durable result.
authors.affiliation: Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Education Hospital, Cardiology Department, Ankara, Turkey. h.kilic@superposta.com
authors.forename: Harun
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kilic
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Balci
authors.forename: Ramazan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Akdemir
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D015607:Stents; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014715:Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*