Acute stroke care has experienced remarkable advancements over the past 10-20 years, transitioning from the use of intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV TPA) to procedures such as transfemoral carotid stenting, transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), and large vessel thrombectomy. The implementation of large vessel thrombectomy has significantly increased within the initial hours following stroke onset, aimed at preserving brain tissue from the detrimental effects of acute ischemia.
This text is intended as a comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference for the management of both straightforward and complex arterial reconstructions. In the second edition of this work, chapters from the first edition have been thoroughly revised and updated, featuring contributions from new authors and the inclusion of several new chapters focused specifically on stroke management. Each chapter concerning clinical pathology meticulously addresses key aspects such as patient selection, preoperative considerations, technical procedural steps, and strategies to mitigate complications. The management of common complications associated with each procedure is presented in a systematic manner. Case materials of relevance are succinctly summarized at the conclusion of the chapters, supplemented by an abundance of figures, illustrations, and review questions to facilitate the reader’s comprehension of specific procedural techniques.
– Provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art approach to the management of extracranial carotid and vertebral artery disease.
– Incorporates numerous new chapters detailing contemporary techniques for stroke management.
– Richly enhanced with figures, clinical case examples, and review questions to support learning and application.
