The use of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) for the treatment of extracranial atherosclerotic vascular disease: The Australian Association of Neurologists (AAN)

Guidelines for patient selection and performance of carotid artery stenting

“…The Australian Association of Neurologists (AAN) published guidelines in 1998 regarding the use of carotid angioplasty alone as a treatment for carotid stenosis 1 . Recent advances in vascular stent technology has resulted in a significantly increased application of carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS).…”

“…The Australian Association of Neurologists (AAN) published guidelines in 1998 regarding the use of carotid angioplasty alone as a treatment for carotid stenosis. 1 Recent advances in vascular stent technology has resulted in a significantly increased application of carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS). Filter devices are often deployed distal to the carotid pathology prior to CAS and are designed to catch embolic debris that may arise from catheter and/or stent manipulation.…”

Guidelines for patient selection and performance of carotid artery stenting

“…The Australian Association of Neurologists published guidelines in 1998 regarding the use of carotid angioplasty alone as a treatment for carotid stenosis 1 . Recent advances in vascular stent technology has resulted in a significantly increased application of carotid artery and stenting (CAS).…”

Percutaneous carotid artery stenting: a strategy in evolution

“…Carotid stenting is a relatively new procedure that has generated much debate 13 . Preliminary data from specialized centres suggest that carotid stenting has a low major complication rate, even in high‐risk patients, and may be an alternative to surgical endarterectomy in selected patient groups 14–17 .…”