TY - JOUR T1 - Carotid Near-Occlusion: A Comprehensive Review, Part 2—Prognosis and Treatment, Pathophysiology, Confusions, and Areas for Improvement JF - American Journal of Neuroradiology JO - Am. J. Neuroradiol. DO - 10.3174/ajnr.A4429 AU - E. Johansson AU - A.J. Fox Y1 - 2015/09/03 UR - http://www.ajnr.org/content/early/2015/09/03/ajnr.A4429.abstract N2 - SUMMARY: In Part 1 of this review, the definition, terminology, and diagnosis of carotid near-occlusion were presented. Carotid near-occlusions (all types) showed a lower risk of stroke than other severe stenoses. However, emerging evidence suggests that the near-occlusion prognosis with full collapse (higher risk) differs from that without full collapse (lower risk). This systematic review presents what is known about carotid near-occlusion. In this second part, the foci are prognosis and treatment, pathophysiology, the current confusion about near-occlusion, and areas in need of future improvement.AbbreviationsARRabsolute risk reductionCCAcommon carotid arteryECAexternal carotid arteryPCAposterior cerebral arteryECSTEuropean Carotid Surgery Trial ER -