RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Carotid Near-Occlusion: A Comprehensive Review, Part 2—Prognosis and Treatment, Pathophysiology, Confusions, and Areas for Improvement
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 200
OP 204
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A4429
VO 37
IS 2
A1 Johansson, E.
A1 Fox, A.J.
YR 2016
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/37/2/200.abstract
AB SUMMARY: In Part 1 of this review, the definition, terminology, and diagnosis of carotid near-occlusion were presented. Carotid near-occlusions (all types) showed a lower risk of stroke than other severe stenoses. However, emerging evidence suggests that the near-occlusion prognosis with full collapse (higher risk) differs from that without full collapse (lower risk). This systematic review presents what is known about carotid near-occlusion. In this second part, the foci are prognosis and treatment, pathophysiology, the current confusion about near-occlusion, and areas in need of future improvement.ARRabsolute risk reductionCCAcommon carotid arteryECAexternal carotid arteryPCAposterior cerebral arteryECSTEuropean Carotid Surgery Trial