Clinical Research Directory

OCT in Endovascular Recanalization of Chronic Carotid Artery Occlusion

Chronic carotid artery occlusion is an important cause of ischemic stroke. Even with best medical therapy, patients with symptomatic disease may continue to have recurrent ipsilateral transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke and may have a substantial burden of cognitive decline. Advances in guidewires, microcatheters, distal protection devices, and endovascular techniques have improved the technical success of CCAO recanalization; however, the overall clinical benefit of endovascular therapy appears highly dependent on patient selection and intra-procedural decision-making. During endovascular recanalization, once the guidewire crosses the occluded segment, the operator often must determine whether intraluminal thrombus, dissection, plaque debris, or other lesions are present. Digital subtraction angiography is essential for lumen and flow assessment but cannot reliably characterize the tissue composition or age of intraluminal filling defects. OCT provides high-resolution intraluminal imaging and may improve thrombus identification and lesion assessment in this setting.

Effectiveness of Surgical and Diagnostic Methods in Cerebral Vascular Occlusive Disease

This study attempts to improve surgical treatment outcomes among people with chronic carotid artery occlusive disease by conducting a comprehensive review of neuroradiological, clinical, and cognitive data. The evaluation involves an extensive angiographic analysis, including pre- and postoperative measurements of superficial temporal artery branch diameters, assessment of the Circle of Willis and collateral pathways, alongside cerebral perfusion metrics, cognitive status, and clinical outcomes. Major focus is directed towards evaluating the degree of intracranial revascularization following to extracranial-intracranial bypass by postoperative angiographic evaluations. This integrative strategy aims to refine surgical reasons, better predictions of functional and cognitive outcomes, minimize postoperative risks, and eventually improve the overall efficacy of treatment in this patient population.

Safety and Efficacy of Remote Ischemic Conditioning in Patients with Chronic Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion Receiving Hybird Surgery: a Pilot, Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to explore the safety and efficacy of remote ischemic conditioning in patients with internal carotid artery occlusion receiving hybird surgery.