Endovascular stent insertion for intracranial atherosclerotic disease
Summary
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on endovascular stent insertion for intracranial atherosclerotic disease.
Description
Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is the narrowing of the arteries inside the skull that supply blood to the brain. ICAD is associated with an increased risk of stroke. In this procedure, a balloon catheter is inserted into the affected artery to open up the narrowing. A device made of metal mesh, called a stent, is then positioned at the site of the narrowing to improve and maintain blood flow.
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Details
British Society of Interventional Radiology
British Society of Neuroradiologists
Royal College of Radiologists
Society of British Neurological Surgeons
Association of British Neurologists
Contact details:
(for general enquiries or comments)
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
ip@nice.org.uk
Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA
