TITLE:
Intracranial Atherosclerosis: The Natural History and Management Strategies
AUTHORS:
Ossama Mansour, Martin Schumacher, Mohammad A. Farrag, Foad Abd-Allah
KEYWORDS:
Intracranial Atherosclerosis, Medical Therapy, Endovascular Treatment
JOURNAL NAME:
World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases,
Vol.4 No.7,
June
12,
2014
ABSTRACT: Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) represents a major cause of stroke and transient ischemic attacks. The prevalence and natural course of ICAD are closely related to race and ethnicity. The best treatment for ICAD is a crucial issue; data from recent trials indicate that aggressive medical management and life style modifications are better than endovascular treatments for prevention of recurrent stroke in high-risk patients with ICAD. Endovascular treatment is still an option for subgroup of patients who are not responded to optimal medical therapy.