Overview
A retrospective and prospective registry of patients admitted for stroke and evidence of Vertebral Artery Origin Stenosis (VAOS).
Description
A retrospective registry of stenting plus medical management for the prevention of recurrent stroke in patients with symptomatic Vertebral Artery origin Stenosis (VAOS). This study is collecting information on clinical outcomes up to 18 months post-treatment.
On January 6, 2025, VOTER was changed from prospective to retrospective.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients between 18 and 90 years of age
- Patient has experienced a posterior circulation ischemic event
- Patient has angiographically confirmed bilateral vertebral artery origin disease (Hypoplasia, occlusion, or stenosis).
- Patient has >50% stenosis on the side being targeted for therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant women
- Contrast Indication to the use of anti-platelet drugs
- There is tandem vertebral or basilar artery stenosis
- The serum creatinin is >2.5
- Baseline modified Rankin score is >3
- < 5 years life expectancy