title: Indications and techniques for emergency carotid interventions.
abstract: Mutual understanding exists among specialists of neurology, interventional radiology and vascular surgery concerning the need of interventional treatment for patients with symptomatic carotid artery stenosis. However, identification of individuals that will most likely benefit from treatment, timing of the intervention and selection of treatment mode continue to be a matter of intense debate. The aim of this manuscript was to discuss the changing attitude to this high-risk population and present evidence that points towards a resolute, fast-track approach.
authors: Department of Vascular Surgery, Wilhelminenhospital, Vienna, Austria. Juergen.Falkensammer@alumni.mayo.edu
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Falkensammer
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Duschek
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Skrinjar
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Hirsch
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Assadian
mesh_terms: D017130:Angioplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D004630:Emergencies; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D015607:Stents; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome