Management of Extracranial Cerebrovascular Disease

Written by more than 30 of the world's foremost authorities, this volume provides expert guidance on the management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease due to carotid artery or aortic arch pathology. The contributors address the key concerns regarding carotid artery surgery, including issues of cost, patient selection, perioperative assessment, indications, risks, perioperative patient management, and outcome of surgical and other interventional procedures.Included are reviews of recent randomized multicenter trials that have answered many controversial questions regarding the safety and benefits of carotid endarterectomy. Full consideration is given to the indications for balloon angioplasty and stenting in treatment of extracranial artery occlusive disease.