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What do you advise regarding the timing and safety of major surgery in patients with moderate to severe intracranial atherosclerosis?
Does your approach differ if the stenosis is symptomatic or flow-limiting?
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One way to approach the question is by considering the timing of surgery following a stroke in general. Observational studies have indicated a heightened risk of perioperative stroke for several months after the initial event. For instance, Jørgensen et al. found that the risk remains elevate...
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