title: Strategies for optimizing the safety of carotid stenting in the hyperacute period after onset of symptoms.
abstract: The majority of patients with symptomatic carotid artery stenosis will benefit from early intervention with carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Carotid artery stenting (CAS) can be an alternative to CEA in selected cases. This paper will deal with the technical aspects of CAS in the emergency setting, including the use of embolic protection devices and will also discuss the pharmacologic management and treatment of complications. A review of the literature will be presented.
authors.affiliation: Head of Service of Interventional Radiology Lugano Regional Hospital, Lugano, Switzerland.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Van Den Berg
mesh_terms: D017130:Angioplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000401:mortality; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D057505:Embolic Protection Devices; D004630:Emergencies; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors