Impact of intracranial self-expanding stents in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke: efficacy and limitations
Document Type
Article
Abstract
In recent years, endovascular self-expanding stents have become a viable option for neurointerventionalists treating acute ischemic stroke. Timely intervention for stroke could mean the difference between complete recovery and significant morbidity or death. Since 2006, a handful of clinical trials have demonstrated the potential of self-expanding stents in dependably achieving quick revascularization. These devices are expanding in utilization as new designs offer greater procedural flexibility and better clinical results. We discuss these clinical investigations, focusing on the procedural capabilities and limitations of each self-expanding stent design.
Medical Subject Headings
Brain Ischemia (diagnosis, surgery); Humans; Stents; Stroke (diagnosis, surgery); Thrombectomy (instrumentation, methods); Treatment Outcome
Publication Date
12-1-2011
Publication Title
Journal of neurointerventional surgery
E-ISSN
1759-8486
Volume
3
Issue
4
First Page
364
Last Page
8
PubMed ID
21990463
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1136/jnis.2011.004614
Recommended Citation
Ansari, Saeed; McConnell, Douglas J.; Azari, Hassan; Levy, Elad I.; Hoh, Brian L.; Waters, Michael F.; and Mocco, J, "Impact of intracranial self-expanding stents in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke: efficacy and limitations" (2011). Translational Neuroscience. 1323.
https://scholar.barrowneuro.org/neurobiology/1323