RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Impact of intracranial self-expanding stents in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke: efficacy and limitations
JF Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery
JO J NeuroIntervent Surg
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.
SP 364
OP 368
DO 10.1136/jnis.2011.004614
VO 3
IS 4
A1 Saeed Ansari
A1 Douglas J McConnell
A1 Hassan Azari
A1 Elad I Levy
A1 Brian L Hoh
A1 Michael F Waters
A1 J Mocco
YR 2011
UL http://jnis.bmj.com/content/3/4/364.abstract
AB 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.