Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of carotid artery stenting (CAS) with proximal cerebral protection in patients showing string sign at carotid angiography.
Background: Presence of string sign is a well-known factor for adverse events in patients with severe carotid artery disease undergoing CAS.
Methods: We used retrospective analysis of a cohort of patients who underwent carotid angiography with the intention to undergo carotid stenting and had angiographically documented string sign in the target lesion.