Journal article
Technique for intracranial balloon and stent-assisted angioplasty for atherosclerotic stenosis
Neuroimaging clinics of North America, Vol.17(3), pp.365-380
08/2007
DOI: 10.1016/j.nic.2007.03.008
PMID: 17826638
Abstract
Dilation of stenoses of the major intracranial arteries is now technically possible in many cases. Using proper precautions, most procedures can be performed without complications today, but the safety margin will likely be improved with refinement of current devices and the introduction of new devices made specifically for this indication. Early experience with these techniques is promising for lowering the risk for recurrent ischemic events in patients who have symptomatic intracranial arterial stenosis refractory to medical therapy. This article describes the steps taken to perform transluminal balloon angioplasty and stent-assisted angioplasty for intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis, from patient preparation through follow-up, including procedural steps and device selection.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Technique for intracranial balloon and stent-assisted angioplasty for atherosclerotic stenosis
- Creators
- Dewitte T Cross III - Washington University School of Medicine, 510 South Kingshighway Boulevard, Box 8131, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. crossde@wustl.eduChristopher J MoranColin P Derdeyn
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Neuroimaging clinics of North America, Vol.17(3), pp.365-380
- Publisher
- United States
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.nic.2007.03.008
- PMID
- 17826638
- ISSN
- 1052-5149
- eISSN
- 1557-9867
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 08/2007
- Academic Unit
- Neurology; Radiology; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Neurosurgery
- Record Identifier
- 9984020505002771
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