Evaluation of cerebrovascular reserve in patients with carotid stenosis

The atherosclerotic plaque and stenosis in the carotid artery are the important causes of ischemic stroke. Evaluation of cerebrovascular reserve capacity in patients with carotid stenosis is beneficial to screening high-risk stroke patients. This article reviews the evaluation methodology of cerebrovascular reserve and its application in patients with carotid stenosis. Key words: Carotid Stenosis; Cerebrovascular Circulation; Ultrasonography, Doppler, Transcranial; Stroke; Brain Ischemia; Cognition Disorders