Vertebral artery origin stenosis and its treatment

Afshin Borhani Haghighi; Randall C Edgell; Salvador Cruz-Flores; Osama O Zaidat

doi:10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2011.05.007

Vertebral artery origin stenosis and its treatment

J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2011 Jul-Aug;20(4):369-76. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2011.05.007.

Authors

Afshin Borhani Haghighi¹, Randall C Edgell, Salvador Cruz-Flores, Osama O Zaidat

Affiliation

¹ Research Center for Transgenic Technology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. [email protected]

PMID: 21729790
DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2011.05.007

Abstract

Vertebral artery origin stenosis (VAOS) is a common but underappreciated cause of stroke. It causes as many as 20% of posterior circulation stroke. This article reviews the epidemiology, natural history, and treatment of this condition. We focus on the emerging therapeutic endovascular options and their safety and durability. Finally, we discuss the gaps in the current understanding of VAOS and how best to explore them in the future.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cerebrovascular Circulation
Endovascular Procedures* / adverse effects
Humans
Stroke / etiology
Stroke / mortality
Stroke / pathology
Stroke / physiopathology
Stroke / prevention & control*
Treatment Outcome
Vascular Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects
Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / complications
Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / mortality
Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / pathology
Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / physiopathology
Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / therapy*