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HonorHealth Research Institute First in Southwest to Implant New Stroke Prevention Stent

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The Neuroguard Integrated Embolic Protection (IEP) system is an experimental treatment for carotid artery stenosis, also known as carotid artery disease, a condition in which fatty-waxy deposits known as plaque builds up and blocks the normal flow of blood in the large arteries on either side of the neck. Designed by Raleigh, N.C.-based

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Abstract TP226: Drug-Eluting Stenting Versus Medical Treatment Alone For Patients With Extracranial Vertebral Artery Stenosis: The VISTA Trial

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP226-ATP226, February 1, 2025. Drug-eluting stents have shown better performance than bare metal stents. Patients will be randomized (1:1) to drug-eluting stenting plus medical therapy or medical therapy alone. Results:A total of 472 patients will be enrolled.

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Abstract DP36: Efficacy of Endovascular Treatment for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension:Cerebral Venous Sinus Stenosis Treated by Stenting

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP36-ADP36, February 1, 2025. All patients had headache, and funduscopic examination demonstrated papilledema for all patients. All patients had headache, and funduscopic examination demonstrated papilledema for all patients. Additional randomized and controlled clinical research is deserved.

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Emergent Large Vessel Occlusion due to Intracranial Stenosis: Identification, Management, Challenges, and Future Directions

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue 2 , Page 355-365, February 1, 2024. This comprehensive literature review focuses on acute stroke related to intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS), with an emphasis on ICAS-large vessel occlusion.

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Abstract 39: Timing of Intracranial Stent Placement and One month Stroke and/or Death Rates in Patients with High Grade Symptomatic Intracranial Stenosis: Pooled Analysis of SAMMPRIS and VISSIT Trials

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A39-A39, February 1, 2025. Aggressive Medical Management for Preventing Recurrent Stroke in Intracranial Stenosis (SAMMPRIS) trial. Balloon expandable stent (BES) and self-expanding stent (SES) were used in 54 and 224 patients, respectively.

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Submaximal Angioplasty for Severe Intracranial Atherosclerotic Stenosis: Benefit of Revascularization at Last

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue 4 , Page e114-e118, April 1, 2025. Intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis is a leading cause of stroke with a significant risk of recurrent ischemic events despite aggressive medical management. However, 3 percutaneous angioplasty and stenting randomized trials showed negative or neutral results.

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Abstract TP174: Balloon Expandable Stents versus Self-Expanding Stents for Treatment of Intracranial Arterial Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP174-ATP174, February 1, 2024. The standardized mean difference (SMD) for post-procedure stenosis (%) was significantly lower (SMD: -0.52, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.79 The odds for post-procedure 30-day stroke and/or death were significantly lower (OR 0.68, 95% CI: 0.50-0.94,

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