Publications by authors named "Sina Goodarzi"
Stroke Vasc Neurol
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- - About 20% of transient ischaemic attacks and strokes occur in the posterior circulation, with vertebrobasilar stenosis being a significant cause, linked to a higher risk of recurrent strokes, especially in the early weeks after the event.
- - A systematic review was conducted on percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting (PTAS) for treating intracranial vertebrobasilar artery stenosis, examining various studies to analyze complications and outcomes.
- - The review analyzed 31 studies involving 1928 cases, finding an average stenosis rate of about 83%, with notable variations in the reported rates of basilar and vertebral artery stenosis among the included studies.
