The Evolving Paradigm in the Management of Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease
Joint Authors
Ozturk, Ali K.
Bulsara, Ketan R.
Source
International Journal of Vascular Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is a major cause of ischemic stroke worldwide and represents a significant health problem.
The pathogenesis and natural history of ICAD are poorly understood, and rigorous treatment paradigms do not exist as they do for extracranial atherosclerosis.
Currently, the best treatment for ICAD remains aspirin therapy, but many patients who are placed on aspirin continue to experience recurrent strokes.
As microsurgical and endovascular techniques continue to evolve, the role of extracranial to intracranial bypass operations and stenting are increasingly being reconsidered.
We performed a PubMed review of the English literature with a particular focus on treatment options for ICAD and present evidence-based data for the role of surgery and stenting in ICAD against medical therapy alone.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ozturk, Ali K.& Bulsara, Ketan R.. 2011. The Evolving Paradigm in the Management of Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease. International Journal of Vascular Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460707
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ozturk, Ali K.& Bulsara, Ketan R.. The Evolving Paradigm in the Management of Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease. International Journal of Vascular Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460707
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ozturk, Ali K.& Bulsara, Ketan R.. The Evolving Paradigm in the Management of Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease. International Journal of Vascular Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460707
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460707