title: Endovascular Revascularization of a Symptomatic Common Carotid Artery Occlusion.
abstract: Although the common carotid artery is the second most common site for extracranial carotid artery stenosis, complete symptomatic occlusion in the absence of devastating stroke is rare. We present a case of complete common carotid artery occlusion failing medical management and requiring endovascular intervention. The clinical presentation, diagnostic investigations, and management of complete carotid artery occlusions are discussed.
authors.affiliation: 1Division of Neurology,Department of Medicine,University of Alberta,Edmonton,Alberta,Canada.
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kromm
authors.affiliation: 3Division of Neurosurgery,Department of Surgery,University of Alberta,Edmonton,Alberta,Canada.
authors.forename: Tim E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Darsaut
authors.affiliation: 1Division of Neurology,Department of Medicine,University of Alberta,Edmonton,Alberta,Canada.
authors.forename: Khurshid
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.affiliation: 4Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging,University of Alberta,Edmonton,Alberta,Canada.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ashforth
authors.affiliation: 5Section of Neurology,Department of Medicine,University of Manitoba,Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada.
authors.forename: Esseddeeg
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ghrooda
mesh_terms: D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation / Q000502:physiology; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D015898:Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed
keywords: Angioplasty; Carotid artery disease; Cerebrovascular disease; Stroke