Isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy from carotid dissection shows 65.6% favorable outcomes with medical management in 87 adult patients
Early imaging helps diagnose hypoglossal nerve palsy from carotid artery dissection
This systematic review analyzed 87 adult patients with hypoglossal nerve palsy attributable to extracranial internal carotid artery dissecti…
A review of 87 patients found that early vascular imaging can help diagnose nerve palsy caused by carotid artery dissection, even when brain…
Systematic review compares CEA, CAS, and TCAR for carotid artery stenosis stroke risk
New analysis compares stroke treatments for carotid artery stenosis
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluates carotid endarterectomy (CEA), carotid artery stenting (CAS), and trans-carotid ar…
A review of 55 studies finds carotid endarterectomy lowers short-term stroke risk compared to stenting, while stenting may lower nerve injur…
Narrative review suggests endovascular therapy is preferable for persistent primitive hypoglossal artery lesions
Endovascular therapy works better than open surgery for patients with rare brain artery issues
This narrative review examines patients with persistent primitive hypoglossal artery and associated vascular pathologies. The authors synthe…
Patients with rare brain artery problems often need special treatment. Endovascular methods are safer and easier than open surgery for fixin…
Meta-analysis on Tongxinluo plus statins for carotid atherosclerosis
Herbal Combo Shrinks Dangerous Neck Artery Plaques Faster
This meta-analysis of 4,175 patients with carotid atherosclerosis found that Tongxinluo capsules combined with statins significantly decreas…
• Adds Chinese herbs to statins for better plaque reduction • Helps people with clogged neck arteries avoid strokes • Not yet approved outsi…
Review discusses oxidized lipids in carotid artery stenting and in-stent restenosis pathophysiology
New Clue Found in Carotid Artery Stent Clog Problem
This narrative review examines the role of oxidized lipids in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting. The authors note that oxidative s…
Oxidized fats may be the hidden trigger behind artery narrowing after carotid stenting, offering a new target for prevention.
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds no significant link between styloid process anatomy and internal carotid artery dissection overall
Styloid bone traits linked to neck artery tears in some cases
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the association between styloid process characteristics and internal carotid artery disse…
A new analysis suggests a shorter distance between the styloid bone and the carotid artery may be linked to internal carotid artery dissecti…
CTA-derived radiomics features associated with prediction of ipsilateral stroke recurrence in retrospective carotid atherosclerosis cohort
New scan analysis might predict stroke risk better than usual checks
This retrospective cohort study included 162 patients with unilateral carotid atherosclerosis and a mean age of 69.28 ± 8.30 years.
A new scan analysis predicts stroke risk better than usual checks by measuring texture in neck artery plaque and surrounding fat.
Intraoperative FFR and FLOW800 imaging predict postoperative perfusion abnormalities in Moyamoya bypass patients
A Heart Tool Finds New Purpose Inside the Brain
This retrospective analysis evaluated 26 patients with Moyamoya disease who underwent STA-MCA bypass.
A heart tool now helps predict brain complications in Moyamoya surgery by combining pressure wire data with special imaging.
Systemic inflammation indices MLR, SIRI, and AISI associated with carotid plaques in ACS patients
Could simple blood tests help spot hidden stroke risk after a heart attack?
A retrospective cohort study of 7178 ACS patients found that higher MLR, SIRI, and AISI indices were associated with increased odds of carot…
Simple blood tests can flag hidden stroke risk after a heart attack by spotting dangerous plaque buildup in the neck.