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Acute and Prophylactic Endovascular Treatment of Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis*

Akute und prophylaktische Behandlung von A.-carotis-interna-Stenosen

Clinical Neuroradiology volume 19, Article number: 31 (2009) Cite this article

Abstract

Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the USA. Up to 20% of all strokes are caused by internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis. This article reviews the treatment of ICA stenosis, its indication, and its relevance for stroke prevention. The article also discusses the indication of ICA stenosis treatment in an acute stroke situation and offers pathophysiological commentary.

Zusammenfassung

Der Schlaganfall ist die dritthäufigste Todesursache in den USA. Stenosen der A. carotis interna (ACI) sind Ursache für 20% aller Schlaganfälle. Dieser Artikel gibt einen Überblick über die Indikationsstellung und die schlaganfallpräventive Bedeutung der Behandlung von Stenosen der ACI. Außerdem beschreibt der Artikel die Indikationsstellung und eine pathophysiologische Erläuterung zur Behandlung von ACI-Stenosen beim akuten Schlaganfall.

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Wittkugel, O. Acute and Prophylactic Endovascular Treatment of Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis*. Clin Neuroradiol 19, 31 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00062-009-8037-9

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Key Words

  • CAS
  • Acute stroke
  • Stroke prevention
  • Acute ICA occlusion
  • ICA stenosis

Schlüsselwörter

  • Stenting Arteria carotis interna
  • Akuter Schlaganfall
  • Schlaganfallprävention
  • Akuter ACI-Verschluss
  • ACI-Stenose