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Stenting: a new approach to carotid dissection
J DeOcampo1, J Brillman, D I Levy
1Department of Neurology, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Summary
Fibromuscular dysplasia caused artery blockages leading to stroke. Balloon angioplasty and stenting reopened the carotid artery, restoring blood flow and resolving deficits.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a rare arterial disease.
- Bilateral internal carotid artery (ICA) occlusion can lead to severe cerebrovascular events.
- FMD can affect multiple arteries, including ICAs and vertebral arteries (VAs).