Impact of intracranial self-expanding stents in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke: efficacy and limitations. (10th February 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ansari, Saeed; McConnell, Douglas J; Azari, Hassan; Levy, Elad I; Hoh, Brian L; Waters, Michael F; Mocco, J
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurointerventional surgery. Volume 3:Number 4(2011)
• Page Start: 364
• Page End: 368
• Publication Date: 2011-02-10
• Subjects: Brain -- endovascular -- ischemia -- revascularization -- self-expanding stent -- stent -- stroke; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Cerebrovascular disease -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.48
• DOI: 10.1136/jnis.2011.004614
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1759-8478

Abstract

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.