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Common Cervical and Cerebral Vascular Variants

Peter C Thurlow1, Jason M Andrus1, Mark H Wholey2

  • 1Department of Radiology, Allegheny General Hospital, 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA.

Interventional Cardiology Clinics
|June 6, 2017
PubMed

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Understanding cervical and intracranial vascular anatomy is crucial for successful carotid artery interventions. Familiarity with common and rare vascular variants ensures safe and effective endovascular therapy, protecting distal circulation.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Neurology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Successful carotid artery interventions require deep knowledge of head and neck vasculature.
  • Vascular variants can complicate procedures and impact patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide interventionists with essential knowledge of normal and variant vascular anatomy.
  • To highlight how anatomical variations affect endovascular carotid interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of normal and variant vascular anatomy from the aortic arch to the Circle of Willis.
  • Description of potential challenges posed by specific anatomical variants during endovascular procedures.

Main Results:

  • Detailed overview of cervical and intracranial vascular anatomy.
  • Identification of common and rare vascular variants relevant to carotid intervention.
  • Explanation of procedural implications for various anatomical anomalies.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of vascular anatomy and its variants is fundamental for safe and effective carotid intervention.
  • Knowledge of anatomical variations aids in planning and executing endovascular therapy, minimizing risks.

Keywords:
Aortic archCarotid stentingCircle of WillisInternal carotid arteryPersistent carotid-vertebrobasilar anastomosesVascular variants

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