Atherosclerosis leading to stenosis of the internal carotid artery is the underlying cause of 8–
15% of ischaemic strokes (symptomatic carotid stenosis). 1–2% of the adult population have …

Background Carotid artery stenting is an alternative to carotid endarterectomy for the
treatment of atherosclerotic carotid artery stenosis. This review updates a previous version …

Atherosclerotic stenosis of the internal carotid artery is an important cause of stroke. The aim
of this guideline is to analyse the evidence pertaining to medical, surgical and endovascular …

Background If carotid artery narrowing remains asymptomatic (ie, has caused no recent
stroke or other neurological symptoms), successful carotid endarterectomy (CEA) reduces …

Management of carotid bifurcation stenosis is a cornerstone of stroke prevention and has
been the subject of extensive clinical investigation, including multiple controlled randomized …

В книге обобщены последние достижения по проблеме ишемического инсульта-одной
из основных причин смертности и ранней инвалидизации больных. Авторы описывают …

Carotid atherosclerotic plaque is encountered frequently in patients at high cardiovascular
risk, especially in the elderly. When plaque reaches 50% of carotid lumen, it induces …

Background Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are essential for evidence-based
medicine and increasingly rely on front-line clinicians to recruit eligible patients. Clinicians' …

Medical therapies for the prevention of stroke have advanced considerably in the past
several years. There can also be a role for mechanical restoration of the lumen by …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is estimated to be the leading cause of death globally,
causing 14 million deaths each year (1). It is also the leading cause of long-term disability in …