Abstract
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.
Abbreviations
- ARR
- absolute risk reduction
- CCA
- common carotid artery
- ECA
- external carotid artery
- PCA
- posterior cerebral artery
- ECST
- European Carotid Surgery Trial
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