Table 1:

Angiographic findings in carotid near-occlusion

Findingsn (%)
Near-occlusion with collapse11 (18.6)
Delayed arrival of contrast medium in the distal ICA53 (89.8)
Evidence of intracranial collateral47 (79.7)
Reduced ICA diameter compared with the contralateral ICA diametera56 (100)
Reduced ICA diameter compared with the ipsilateral ECA diameter53 (89.8)
  • a Not applicable in 3 patients because of contralateral total occlusion or near-occlusion with collapse.