VAST
(2015)Objective
Stenting versus medical therapy in patients with symptomatic vertebral artery stenosis.
Study Summary
• Stenting was associated with higher periprocedural complications and did not significantly improve long-term stroke prevention compared to medical therapy.
Intervention
Stenting vs. Medical Therapy.
Inclusion Criteria
Patients with vertebral artery stenosis (>50%) and recent TIA or minor stroke.
Study Design
Arms: Stenting vs. Medical Therapy
Patients per Arm: Stenting: 57, Medical Therapy: 58
Outcome
• 3-year Stroke in vertebral artery territory: 12% in Stenting vs. 7% in Medical Therapy..