Efficacy and Safety of Emergent Carotid Stenting in the Setting of Acute Ischemic Stroke (S02.002)

CONCLUSIONS: The present data suggest that emergent carotid artery stenting in the setting acute ischemic stroke may be performed with an acceptable level of safety and efficacy.Disclosure: Dr. Al-Mufti has nothing to disclose. Dr. Perkins has received personal compensation for activities with Cardinal Health Bristol-Myers Squibb. Dr. Perkins holds stock and/or stock options in Pfizer. Dr. Perkins has received research support from Daiichi/Scirex, Astra Zeneca, Forest Research/Paion, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi-Aventis, and Garnett McKeen Labs. Dr. Khan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Peeling has nothing to disclose. Dr. Fiorella has received personal compensation for activities with Covidien/ev3, Codman/Micrus/JNJ, NFocus, Vascular Simulations, CSVL, Microvention/Terumo, Siemens Medical Imaging, and TD.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: S02 Acute Stroke Therapy Source Type: research