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Angioplasty and stenting for carotid atherosclerotic disease
1Division of Cerebrovascular Surgery and Interventional Neuroradiology, Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Wills Eye and Neurosensory Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA.
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Carotid endarterectomy is preferred for stroke reduction in specific patients. Carotid angioplasty and stenting offer alternatives for those not meeting criteria, addressing carotid occlusive disease.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
- Neurology
Background:
- Carotid endarterectomy is the standard for stroke risk reduction at the cervical carotid bifurcation.
- Certain patients with carotid occlusive disease do not meet criteria for endarterectomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS) as an alternative stroke risk reduction procedure.
- To discuss the history, patient selection, methodology, and clinical outcomes of CAS.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical data on percutaneous revascularization.
- Analysis of patient selection criteria for CAS.
- Discussion of procedural techniques and clinical results.
Main Results:
- Carotid endarterectomy is the primary intervention for eligible patients.
- CAS is a viable option for patients unsuitable for endarterectomy.
- The article details patient selection and outcomes for CAS.
Conclusions:
- CAS provides an alternative for stroke risk reduction in select patient groups.
- Careful patient selection and procedural understanding are crucial for CAS success.
Abstract:
Based on current available data, carotid endarterectomy remains the procedure of choice for stroke risk reduction at the cervical carotid bifurcation, provided that certain inclusion and exclusion criteria are met. There exists, however, a group of patients who do not fulfill criteria related to the various studies for carotid occlusive disease, and these patients may be candidates for other procedures to achieve stroke risk reduction such as carotid angioplasty and stenting. This article provides a brief history of angioplasty percutaneous revascularization and discusses patient selection, methodology, and clinical results of carotid angioplasty and stenting.