A man in his early 60s with prior carotid endarterectomy (CEA) followed by interposition common carotid artery ...

WASHINGTON -- The Neuroguard carotid stent system, with its integrated embolic filter, continued to show good results at 2 years for people with carotid artery stenosis deemed poor candidates for ...

Carotid stent surgery is one of two procedures that can be used to treat carotid artery stenosis. This procedure is considered a less invasive option with a faster recovery time. However, it does have ...

For patients who have soft, lipid-rich carotid plaques that are prone to prolapse during stent implantation, combining proximal embolic protection with newer double-layer stents reduces the risk of ...

Carotid stenting is a procedure in which a surgeon treats plaque from the carotid arteries and inserts a stent to hold them open. It is a minimally invasive treatment for carotid artery stenosis. The ...

An international study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has found that for people with severe carotid artery narrowing who haven't experienced recent stroke symptoms, a minimally invasive procedure ...

HONOLULU, HI—Results of carotid revascularization with either surgery or stenting stand up well over the long term, with very low rates of stroke through up to a decade of follow-up, new data from the ...

The human body is a complex system, and the carotid arteries, positioned on either side of the neck, play a crucial role in maintaining brain health by supplying oxygen-rich blood. However, when these ...

In a decision that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS; Baltimore) said reflects the latest evidence on the effective use of carotid stenting in reducing the occurrence of stroke, the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among patients with acute ischemic stroke and tandem lesions, successful reperfusion and better 90-day clinical ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. LAS VEGAS — Two subanalyses of the ACT 1 trial found ...

May 21, 2008 (Nice, France) — Long-term results from 2 large European trials suggest that carotid artery stenting (CAS) is as effective as carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in preventing recurrent ischemic ...