Isabel Rodríguez, Laura Ludovica Gramegna, Manuel Requena, Michele Rizzuti, Iker Elosua, Jordi Mayol, Marta Olivé-Gadea, Francesco Diana, Marc Rodrigo-Gisbert, Marián Muchada, Eila Rivera, Álvaro García-Tornel, Federica Rizzo, Marta De Dios, David Rodríguez-Luna, Carlos Piñana, Jorge Pagola, David Hernández, Jesús Juega, Noelia Rodríguez, Manuel Quintana, Carlos Molina, Marc Ribo, Alejandro Tomasello
BACKGROUND: Symptomatic carotid artery stenosis is a significant contributor to ischemic strokes. Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is usually indicated for secondary stroke prevention. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of CAS performed within a short time frame from symptom onset. METHODS: We conducted a single-center, retrospective study of consecutive patients who underwent CAS for symptomatic carotid stenosis within eight days of symptom onset from July 2019 to January 2022...
March 22, 2024: Interventional Neuroradiology