TY - JOUR
T1 - Impact of intracranial self-expanding stents in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke
T2 - Efficacy and limitations
AU - Ansari, Saeed
AU - McConnell, Douglas J.
AU - Azari, Hassan
AU - Levy, Elad I.
AU - Hoh, Brian L.
AU - Waters, Michael F.
AU - Mocco, J.
PY - 2011/12
Y1 - 2011/12
N2 - In recent years, endovascular self-expanding stents have become a viable option for neurointerventionalists treating acute ischemic stroke. Timely intervention for stroke could mean the difference between complete recovery and significant morbidity or death. Since 2006, a handful of clinical trials have demonstrated the potential of self-expanding stents in dependably achieving quick revascularization. These devices are expanding in utilization as new designs offer greater procedural flexibility and better clinical results. We discuss these clinical investigations, focusing on the procedural capabilities and limitations of each self-expanding stent design.
AB - In recent years, endovascular self-expanding stents have become a viable option for neurointerventionalists treating acute ischemic stroke. Timely intervention for stroke could mean the difference between complete recovery and significant morbidity or death. Since 2006, a handful of clinical trials have demonstrated the potential of self-expanding stents in dependably achieving quick revascularization. These devices are expanding in utilization as new designs offer greater procedural flexibility and better clinical results. We discuss these clinical investigations, focusing on the procedural capabilities and limitations of each self-expanding stent design.
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U2 - 10.1136/jnis.2011.004614
DO - 10.1136/jnis.2011.004614
M3 - Article
C2 - 21990463
AN - SCOPUS:81155150419
SN - 1759-8478
VL - 3
SP - 364
EP - 368
JO - Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery
JF - Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery
IS - 4
ER -