Evaluation of stenosis using magnetic resonance angiography for acute cervical internal carotid artery occlusion initially treated by angioplasty alone: A case series
Abstract
Abstract The optimal treatment strategy for acute ischemic stroke following cervical internal carotid artery occlusion of atherosclerotic lesions remains unclear. We retrospectively investigated the changes in imaging findings of the stenotic lesion after performing angioplasty alone. The most stenotic lesion on magnetic resonance angiography was significantly improved. No re-occlusion or stroke deterioration occurred in the perioperative period. Considering the risk of hemorrhagic complications at the acute phase, performing angioplasty alone may be useful. Additionally, the stenotic lesion can be evaluated using magnetic resonance angiography, with early consideration of additional treatment, if necessary.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
Neurological Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Surgical Neurology International
- Publisher
- Scientific Scholar
- Volume
- 17
- Pages
- 378–378
- Publication date
- 3 July 2026
- Language
- EN