Update on endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular diseases

J Endovasc Ther. 2004 Dec:11 Suppl 2:II32-42. doi: 10.1177/15266028040110S616.

Abstract

Several developments in endovascular technology have greatly expanded the application of these techniques to treat extra- and intracranial cerebrovascular diseases. This review explores the indications, techniques, and clinical results for endovascular treatment of ischemic stroke and intracranial stenoses, aneurysms, and arteriovenous malformations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon*
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / drug therapy
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / therapy*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Humans
  • Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain / therapy
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / therapy
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy
  • Stents
  • Stroke / therapy
  • Thrombolytic Therapy