Although this small single-center analysis was notably different (e.g. patient population, device type, trial type) from and cannot be directly compared with SAMMPRIS, its results remain encouraging. Not only did this group show that intracranial stenting is readily feasible, but also efficacious with better outcomes and long-term complication rates than those seen in SAMMPRIS. Hence, the stroke community must continue to investigate intracranial stenting including identifying the specific devices by which and stroke populations for which it may yield the greatest clinical impact and stroke protection.
Role of Balloon Expandable Stents in Intracranial Athersclerotic Disease
Although this small single-center analysis was notably different (e.g. patient population, device type, trial type) from and cannot be directly compared with SAMMPRIS, its results remain encouraging. Not only did this group show that intracranial stenting is readily feasible, but also efficacious with better outcomes and long-term complication rates than those seen in SAMMPRIS. Hence, the stroke community must continue to investigate intracranial stenting including identifying the specific devices by which and stroke populations for which it may yield the greatest clinical impact and stroke protection.
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