Abstract
The benefit of intravenous abciximab as an adjunctive to percutaneous coronary intervention has been demonstrated in large-scale randomized studies. The role of intravenous abciximab is being defined in carotid angioplasty and stent placement as the procedure is gaining popularity for the treatment of high-grade carotid stenosis in patients considered high-risk for carotid endarterectomy. This paper summarizes the pathophysiological basis and the available data for the use of abciximab as an adjunct to carotid artery stenting.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 61-66 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | International Journal of Cardiovascular Interventions |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abciximab
- Angioplasty
- Carotid stent
- Hyperperfusion