Clinical Impact of External Carotid Artery Remodeling Following Carotid Artery Stenting.

ABSTRACT: Background: Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is a common revascularization approach for carotid artery stenosis. While its impact on the internal carotid artery (ICA) has been extensively studied, the effects on the external carotid artery (ECA)-a key collateral pathway for cerebral perfusion-remain insufficiently explored. This study aimed to assess structural changes in the ECA following CAS and their clinical significance. Methods: A retrospective observational cohort study of 963 patients treated with CAS between 2018 and 2024 was conducted. Demographic data, comorbidities, and procedural characteristics were collected. Pre- and postprocedural ICA and ECA diameters were measured via angiography. Spearman's correlation, regression modeling, and receiver operating curver (ROC)

SUBMITTER: Lyko-Morawska D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12470279 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature