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Carotid artery stenting is reviewed as a competitive alternative to carotid endarterectomy for extracranial carotid artery stenosis, particularly in high-risk patients.
This review highlights carotid artery stenting as a competitive alternative to carotid endarterectomy, particularly for high-risk patients with extracranial carotid artery stenosis.
Supports carotid stenting consideration in high-risk extracranial stenosis; leaves open need for updated randomized trials.
"Extracranial carotid artery stenosis is responsible for approximately 20-30% of ischemic strokes. Traditionally, carotid artery stenosis has been treated with carotid endarterectomy. However, the low periprocedural complication rate and the mid term durability of carotid artery stenting has made it a competitive alternative treatment strategy. This update reviews the technical aspects of carotid artery stenting, clinical data supporting carotid artery stenting-particularly in high risk patients, and the complications associated with carotid artery stenting."
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Dieter et al. (2005) conducted a review in Extracranial carotid artery stenosis. Carotid artery stenting vs. Carotid endarterectomy was evaluated. Carotid artery stenting is reviewed as a competitive alternative to carotid endarterectomy for extracranial carotid artery stenosis, particularly in high-risk patients.
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