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Published in: Neurotherapeutics 3/2011

01-07-2011 | Review

Stroke Prevention-Surgical and Interventional Approaches to Carotid Stenosis

Authors: Kumar Rajamani, Seemant Chaturvedi

Published in: Neurotherapeutics | Issue 3/2011

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Abstract

Extracranial carotidartery stenosis is an important cause of stroke that often needs treatment with carotid revascularization. To prevent stroke recurrence, carotid endarterectomy has been well-established for many years in treating symptomatic high- and moderate-grade stenosis. Carotid stenting is an appealing, less invasive alternative to carotid endarterectomy, and several recent trials have compared the efficacy of the 2 procedures in patients with carotid stenosis. Carotid artery stenting has emerged as an important mode of therapy for high-risk patients with symtomatic high-grade stenosis. This review focuses on the current data available that will enable the clinician to decide optimal treatment strategies for patients with carotid stenosis.
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Metadata
Title
Stroke Prevention-Surgical and Interventional Approaches to Carotid Stenosis
Authors
Kumar Rajamani
Seemant Chaturvedi
Publication date
01-07-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Neurotherapeutics / Issue 3/2011
Print ISSN: 1933-7213
Electronic ISSN: 1878-7479
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13311-011-0052-2

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