Endovascular treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke and apparent occlusion of the extracranial internal carotid artery on CTA

Conclusions In cases of acute stroke and apparent occlusion of the extracranial ICA, intra-arterial treatment should be considered, especially when IVT fails and <15% of the hemisphere is infarcted on CT. Endovascular treatment may be beneficial especially in pseudo-occlusions but also in true occlusions of the extracranial ICA.

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Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - September 13, 2015 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Duijsens, H. M., Spaander, F., van Dijk, L. C., Treurniet, F. E., Keunen, R. W., Mosch, A., Majoie, C. B., van Overhagen, H. Tags: Ischemic stroke Source Type: research