Why the study?
Does endovascular angioplasty with or without stenting improve outcomes compared to medical management in patients with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic disease?
Systematic Review
Does endovascular angioplasty with or without stenting improve outcomes compared to medical management in patients with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic disease?
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Affirms medical management as first-line for symptomatic ICAD; extends prior evidence by defining endovascular therapy's role in selected patients.
Hussain et al. (2012) conducted a systematic review in Symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD). Endovascular angioplasty with or without stenting vs. Medical management was evaluated. Endovascular angioplasty with or without stenting is a possible therapeutic option for selected patients with symptomatic ICAD, while medical management remains the first-line therapy.
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