Carotid Artery Webs as an Atypical Cause of Ischemic Stroke; Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management

Carotid webs are a rare and difficult-to-diagnose cause of stroke. There are currently few cases reported in the existing literature. We reviewed our recent institutional experience and performed a systematic review of the literature to provide diagnostic and management recommendations.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - July 22, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Matthew Carnevale, Issam Koleilat, Evan Lipsitz, John Phair Tags: Abstract from the 2019 Eastern Vascular Society Annual Meeting Source Type: research