Methods and devices for treating vascular disease

Abstract

Methods of treating intracranial atherosclerotic disease carotid atherosclerosis, and intracranial and cerebral aneurysms by deploying implantable expandable devices. A catheter system is advanced through a base sheath towards an intracranial vessel having an atherosclerotic lesion. A tapered end region of an inner catheter is positioned distal to a distal end of an outer catheter, at least a portion of the tapered end region of the inner catheter crosses the lesion. The outer catheter is advanced over the inner catheter across the lesion. The inner catheter is withdrawn while the outer catheter is maintained in place. A stent delivery system is advanced through the catheter lumen. The outer catheter is withdrawn to unsleeve the stent and the stent delivery system maintained in place. The stent is deployed against the lesion. Related devices, systems, and methods are provided.

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