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A Murine Model of Stent Implantation in the Carotid Artery for the Study of Restenosis
Published on: May 14, 2013
Carotid stenting for symptomatic carotid artery web: Multicenter experience
Christopher R Pasarikovski1, Jeremy Lynch2, Michael Corrin3
1Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Carotid artery stenting effectively prevents recurrent stroke and TIA in patients with carotid artery webs. This study found no recurrent events in 14 patients over a 12-month follow-up, suggesting a safe treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Neuroradiology
Background:
- Carotid artery webs are an underrecognized cause of recurrent ischemic stroke, potentially accounting for many cryptogenic strokes.
- Current management guidelines for symptomatic carotid webs are lacking.
- The dynamic physiology of carotid webs remains poorly understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To audit local experience with carotid stenting for symptomatic carotid artery webs.
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of carotid stenting in preventing recurrent stroke.
- To describe the hypothesized dynamic physiology of carotid webs.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective observational study including 14 patients from two stroke centers (2012-2021).
- Patients underwent carotid stenting for symptomatic carotid artery webs.
- Functional outcomes assessed using modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 3 months post-procedure.
Main Results:
- 14 patients (86% female, median age 54) underwent stenting for symptomatic carotid webs.
- Stroke was the qualifying event for 86% of patients; TIA for 14%.
- 79% achieved a favorable outcome (mRS 0-2) at 90 days; no recurrent stroke or TIA observed during median 12-month follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Carotid stenting is a safe and effective treatment for symptomatic carotid artery webs.
- The procedure demonstrated success in preventing recurrent stroke and TIA in this cohort.
- Further research is warranted to establish evidence-based guidelines for carotid web management.
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