Residual High-Grade Stenosis After Recanalization of Extracranial Carotid Occlusion in Acute Ischemic Stroke [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions— A residual high-grade stenosis of the extracranial ICA occurs in 1 of 6 patients with a symptomatic occlusion in the acute stage of cerebral ischemia. Because this may have implications for secondary prevention, we recommend follow-up imaging in these patients within a week after the event. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00880113.

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Source: Stroke - December 22, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Luitse, M. J. A., Velthuis, B. K., Dauwan, M., Dankbaar, J. W., Biessels, G. J., Kappelle, L. J., on behalf of the Dutch Acute Stroke Study Group, Majoie, Roos, Duijm, Keizer, van der Lugt, Dippel, Droogh-de Greve, Bienfait, van Walderveen, Wermer, Lyckla Tags: CT and MRI, Acute Cerebral Infarction, Carotid Stenosis Clinical Sciences Source Type: research