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Klinische Neuroradiologie · Mar 2009
ReviewAcute and prophylactic endovascular treatment of internal carotid artery stenosis.
- Oliver Wittkugel.
- Department of Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany. wittkuge@uke.uni-hamburg.de
- Klin Neuroradiol. 2009 Mar 1;19(1):31-7.
AbstractStroke 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.
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