Effect of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting vs aggressive medical management on Risk of Stroke and Death in Patients with stroke or intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract:Background: There are currently two treatment strategies mainly for high-risk patients: percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting (PTAS) and aggressive medical management (AMM). However, the choice between PTAS or AMM remains controversial for patients with stroke or intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS).
Methods: The investigators searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane library databases. Randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing the PTAS and AMM for patients with stro… Show more
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