Predictors of Restenosis Following Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting [Brief Reports]

Conclusions— Carotid restenosis after carotid angioplasty is associated with ipsilateral stroke occurrence. In our sample, hypertension, angioplasty without stent, and impaired vasoreactivity identify patients at high risk of restenosis and could help to select patients for follow-up ultrasonography imaging.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Angiography, Ultrasound, Stent, Ischemic Stroke, Atherosclerosis Brief Reports Source Type: research