Atherosclerotic stenosis of the major intracranial arteries is an important cause of ischemic stroke. Antiplatelet agents and aggressive management of atherosclerotic risk factors, including hypertension, should play a central role in the prevention of vascular events in patients with intracranial arterial stenosis. Angioplasty and stenting are also among current therapeutic options. A randomized controlled trial of intracranial stenting plus aggressive medical therapy versus aggressive medical therapy alone is needed to determine the optimal treatment for patients with severe symptomatic intracranial stenosis. © 2008 MedReviews, LLC.
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Turan, T. N., & Chimowitz, M. I. (2008, June). Treatment of intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis. Reviews in Neurological Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-37393-0_99-1
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