Endovascular Therapies

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Content: Cover Title Page Copyright Contents List of Contributors Chapter 1 Vascular Biology Introduction Vascular Anatomy Endothelium, the Largest Body Organ Vasculogenesis, Angiogenesis, and Arteriogenesis Atherogenesis Plaque Regression: Evidence from Animal Studies Transplantation Model of Atherosclerosis Regression HDL and Plaque Regression Plaque Regression: Evidence from Clinical Studies Statins, Niacin, HDL, and CETP Inhibitors Novel Imaging Modalities Conclusion References Chapter 2 Non‐Invasive Testing in Peripheral Arterial Disease Summary Ankle‐Brachial Index Abnormally High ABIExercise ABI Segmental Limb Pressures Pulse Volume Recordings Continuous Doppler Toe Photoplethysmography Arterial Duplex Ultrasound Waveform Analysis Velocity Criteria Surveillance after Revascularization Surveillance after Surgical Bypass Grafting CT Angiography Magnetic Resonance Angiography References Chapter 3 Carotid and Innominate Artery Stenting for High‐Risk Patients Summary Introduction CAS in Select High‐Risk Populations Radiation Arteritis Data for CAS in High‐Risk Cardiac Patients Extracranial Carotid Artery Stenting Technique Access and Diagnostic AngiogramTrans‐Cervical Access Embolic Protection Lesion Treatment Procedure Completion Introduction to Innominate Interventions with Indications Innominate Intervention References Chapter 4 Subclavian Artery Stenosis: When and How to Intervene Summary Introduction Diagnosis and Screening Treatment Indications Surgery Endovascular Approach Follow‐Up Conclusion References Chapter 5 Vertebral Artery Occlusive Disease Normal Anatomy Anomalies of the Vertebral Arteries Carotid‐Vertebral and Carotid‐Basilar Anastomoses Vertebrobasilar Ischemia Vertebral Artery DissectionTechnique References Chapter 6 Stroke Interventions Introduction Synthesis‐Expansion Interventional Management of Stroke (IMS III) The Mechanical Retrieval and Recanalization of Stroke Clots Using Embolectomy (MR RESCUE) The Solitaire FR with the Intention for Thrombectomy (SWIFT) Trial Thrombectomy REvascularization of Large Vessel Occlusions in Acute Ischemic Stroke (TREVO) Multi‐center Randomized Clinical Trial of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Netherlands (MR CLEAN) Endovascular Treatment for Small Core and Anterior Circulation Proximal Occlusion with Emphasis on Minimizing CT to Recanalization Times (ESCAPE)Extending the Time for Thrombolysis in Emergency Neurological Deficits - Intra‐Arterial (EXTEND‐IA) Solitaire FR with the Intention for Thrombectomy as Primary Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke (SWIFT PRIME)