Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2007, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (6): 702-708.

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Stent-assisted Angioplasty for Symptomatic Atherosclerotic Intracranial Stenosis

Jiang Weijian, Dai Jianping   

  1. Department of Neuroradiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University
  • Received:2007-10-16 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2007-12-24 Published:2007-12-24

Abstract:

Intracranial atherosclerosis accounts for approximately 8%~10% of all ischemic stokes.Patient with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic disease has a poor prognosis,despite the antithrombotic therapy or the extracranial-intracranial(EC-IC) by pass treatment.Intracranial stenting may be a promoting option for the treatment of symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis.In this article,the most recent clinical developments and concepts for the stenting treatment of intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis are discussed.

Key words: atherosclerosis, intracranial artery, stenosis, angioplasty, stent

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