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Intracranial Stenting: A Review of the Literature and Recommended Remedies



Varavipour B1 ; Gheini MR2 ; Javanmardi H3
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  1. 1. Clinical neurology research center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  2. 2. Neurology Department, Sina Hospital, Iranian Center of Neurological Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Clinical neurology research center, Student research committee, Shiraz University of medical sciences, Shiraz, Iran

Source: Galen Medical Journal Published:2016

Abstract

Intracranial arterial stenosis (ICAS) is one of the main causes of ischemic stroke According to western epidemiological studies; 8-10% of ischemic strokes are attributable to intracranial stenosis. Three modalities of treatment considered for intracranial atherosclerotic disease include; aggressive medical therapy, endovascular revascularization with angioplasty and stent, and ex-tracranial-intracranial bypass surgery. At present, medical management should be the first line of therapy for the most patients with symptomatic intracranial arterial stenosis. Angioplasty and stenting can be considered in some patients that are unstable or have multiple ischemic events in the territory despite aggressive medical management. © 2013, Galen Medical Journal.
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