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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Large vessel atherosclerosis, both extracranial and intracranial, contributes to approximately 20% of ischemic stroke cases.
  • Recent advancements have introduced novel therapeutic strategies for both extracranial and intracranial disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent data and emerging concepts in the management of large vessel atherosclerosis.
  • To highlight current treatment paradigms for extracranial and intracranial atherosclerotic disease.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent clinical trials and medical literature.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes for carotid stenosis, intracranial atherosclerotic disease, and vertebral artery stenosis.

Main Results:

  • Stroke rates in carotid stenosis patients are declining with modern medical therapy, with <1% annual risk for asymptomatic cases.
  • Aggressive medical management is the primary treatment for intracranial atherosclerotic disease, supported by clinical trial data.
  • Medical therapy is favored over stenting for vertebral artery-origin stenosis; vessel wall imaging shows potential for tailored therapy in intracranial stenosis.

Conclusions:

  • Current evidence supports aggressive medical management as the preferred approach for many large vessel atherosclerotic conditions.
  • Refined understanding of patient subsets and emerging imaging techniques may further personalize treatment strategies.