The aim of the current series is to provide an outline of the various controversial issues and techniques, as well as to present the strengths and limitations of the various proposed diagnostic imaging modalities that need to be addressed by future research, thus optimizing stroke outcomes for patients.
Editorial on Carotid Artery Stenosis and Stroke: Prevention and Treatment Part I
Prevention and treatment of strokes associated with carotid artery stenosis: a research priority
Review Article on Carotid Artery Stenosis and Stroke: Prevention and Treatment Part I
CT imaging features of carotid artery plaque vulnerability
Management of asymptomatic carotid stenosis
Management of internal carotid artery near-occlusion: the need for updated evidence
Impact of cerebral ischemic lesions on the outcome of carotid endarterectomy
Cholesterol, carotid artery disease and stroke: what the vascular specialist needs to know
Magnetic resonance imaging of carotid plaques: current status and clinical perspectives
Timing of carotid endarterectomy and clinical outcomes
Management and prognosis of acute extracranial internal carotid artery occlusion
The less invasive paradox, why carotid artery stenting is not suitable for the high-risk patient
Why are we still debating criteria for carotid artery stenosis?
Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis and Risk of Stroke (ACSRS) study: what have we learned from it?
The management of carotid restenosis: a comprehensive review
Carotid intraplaque haemorrhage: pathogenesis, histological classification, imaging methods and clinical value
Personalized-medicine on carotid endarterectomy and stenting
A pilot protocol and review of triple neuroprotection with targeted hypothermia, controlled induced hypertension, and barbiturate infusion during emergency carotid endarterectomy for acute stroke after failed tPA or beyond 24-hour window of opportunity
Carotid artery stenosis and inflammatory biomarkers: the role of inflammation-induced immunological responses affecting the vascular systems
Brain imaging biomarkers of carotid artery disease
Treatment of the extracranial carotid artery in tandem lesions during endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The conundrum of asymptomatic carotid stenosis—determinants of decision and evidence
Diabetes and carotid artery disease: a narrative review
Inflammation of carotid plaques and risk of cerebrovascular events
Disclosure:
The focused issue “Carotid Artery Stenosis and Stroke: Prevention and Treatment Part I” was commissioned by the editorial office, Annals of Translational Medicine without any sponsorship or funding. Kosmas I. Paraskevas is serving as the unpaid Guest Editor for the focused issue.