Carotid web stent for the prevention of recurrent stroke: Case report and literature review |
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| Authors: | Mohammed Alnajjar Yahia Z. Imam Naveed Akhtar Elmukhtar Habas Ayman Zakaria |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Division of Internal Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha Qatar ; 2. Division of Neurology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha Qatar ; 3. Division of Neuroradiology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha Qatar |
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| Abstract: | Carotid web has been identified as one of the missed causes of recurrent stroke. The diagnosis and management of such cases impose a challenge to medical practitioners. This etiology should be kept in mind, especially in case of recurrence of stroke in a similar cerebral territory. |
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| Keywords: | carotid web intervention neurology stents stroke |
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