Abstract
Symptomatic intracranial arterial disease is associated with a high rate of recurrent ischemic events. The management of this condition is controversial, with some advocating medical therapy as a sole means of treatment and others recommending endovascular therapy in addition to best medical management. In rare cases, surgical intervention is considered. A thorough review of the available literature was performed, and treatment recommendations based on these data are provided.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Angioplasty, Balloon / instrumentation
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Angioplasty, Balloon / methods
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Brain Ischemia / diagnosis*
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Brain Ischemia / epidemiology*
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Brain Ischemia / therapy
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Cerebral Arteries / diagnostic imaging*
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Cerebral Arteries / pathology*
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Cerebral Arteries / physiopathology
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Cerebral Revascularization
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Diagnostic Imaging / methods
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Diagnostic Imaging / standards
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Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Incidence
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Intracranial Arteriosclerosis / diagnosis*
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Intracranial Arteriosclerosis / epidemiology*
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Intracranial Arteriosclerosis / therapy
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Radiography
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Stents / standards