Abstract
Patients with angiographically proven occluded ICA were subjected to a clinical follow-up. In about 25%, further ischemic attacks ipsilateral to the occluded ICA occurred. The pathogenesis of ischemia and the management of these patients is discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Carotid Artery Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Carotid Artery, Internal
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Cerebral Angiography
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Cerebral Arteries / surgery
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Endarterectomy
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Recurrence