Angioplasty with or without stent placement in the brachiocephalic artery: feasible and durable?
PTA with or without stent placement in a stenotic or occlusive brachiocephalic artery is a procedure of tolerable safety with a high initial success rate; however, only moderately rewarding results were obtained after 2 years. Selective stent placement probably improves long-term success. Primary PTA with selective stent placement in an atherosclerotic obstructive brachiocephalic artery should be considered the preferred treatment option.
There are reasons to suspect that premorbid functioning is an important aspect in the development of self- esteem, and, furthermore, that self-esteem is associated with the development of delusions and hallucinations.