Introduction Atherosclerosis and moyamoya disease (MMD) are the two most common forms of intracranial occlusive disease. In this chapter, we discuss endovascular options for the treatment of intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) and MMD. Approximately 8% to 10% of ischemic strokes…
Acknowledgments We thank Paul H. Dressel BFA for research assistance on the illustrations and Debra J. Zimmer for editorial assistance. Pearls Endovascular techniques are practiced in four different settings in the treatment of iAVMs, each with an associated goal: adjunctive…
Pearls Aneurysms associated with iAVMs constitute a heterogeneous group with different risk profiles that must be taken into account when considering management options. In cases of hemorrhagic presentation, determining the source of hemorrhage (i.e., aneurysm vs iAVM) is crucial. Distal…
Abbreviations and Acronyms ASPECTS, Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score; ASTER, Contact Aspiration vs. Stent Retriever for Successful Revascularization; CAST, Committee on Subspecialty Training; COMPASS, Comparison of Direct Aspiration vs. Stent Retriever as a First Approach; CPSSS, Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke…