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Background. We wanted to determine the diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of computed tomographic angiography (CTA) of intracranial vessels,and to establish the advantages and disadvantages of CTA compared to digital subtraction angiography (DSA) as the gold standard in patients with a ...

Background. The development of spiral computed tomography (CT) introduced a more precise imaging of the vessels also with computed tomographic angiography(CTA). Because it is a minimaly invasive method, it was widely accepted by radiologists and clinicians. In early 90ties CTA also accompanied conve ...

Background. Carotid endarterectomy (CF.A) is widely used in the management of high-rade carotid stenosis: It is a surgical procedure requiring general anaesthesia and is suitable only for lesions located at or close to the carotid bifurcation. It may develop complications, such as stroke, death, cra ...

Background. Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome after carotid endarterectomy is an uncommon but well-de- fined entity. There are only few reports of "hyperperfusion injury" following carotid angioplasty. Case report. We report an unstable arterial hypertension and high grade carotid stenosis in a 58-ye ...