Extracranial Carotid Disease: An Interpretation of Extracranial Carotid Artery Disease Guideline 2011.
- Author:
Seul Ki JEONG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology & Research Institute of Clinical Medicine, Chonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju, Korea. jeongsk@jbnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Carotid artery;
Endarterectomy;
Stenting;
Embolic protection device
- MeSH:
Arteries;
Carotid Arteries;
Carotid Artery Diseases;
Decision Making;
Embolic Protection Devices;
Endarterectomy;
Endarterectomy, Carotid;
Hemodynamics;
Stents
- From:Korean Journal of Stroke
2011;13(1):16-19
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
To date, there have been many clinical trials to examine carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for its clinical usefulness, and-in comparison with the results of CEA-carotid artery stenting (CAS) for its clinical impact. The paper summarizes the guideline for extracranial carotid arterial disease, providing the classification of recommendation and level of evidence. Extracranial carotid artery is unique in its geometry, hemodynamics, and hemorheologic characteristics. Invasive or non-invasive imaging methods for the extracranial carotid arterial disease should be used appropriately for decision making.
