Carotid Artery Stenting

Nilesh H. Patel; Steven J. Willing

doi:10.1055/s-2002-36747

Seminars in Interventional Radiology, Table of Contents

Semin intervent Radiol 2002; 19(4): 321-330
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-36747

Carotid Artery Stenting

Nilesh H. Patel¹ , Steven J. Willing²

¹Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
²Interventional Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Carotid artery stenting is a new procedure that is rapidly gaining popularity. There are numerous retrospective studies reported in the literature regarding its feasibility and short- to intermediate-term results. Prospective randomized trials are currently underway to establish the safety and efficacy of the procedure, as well as comparative risk and benefits to carotid endarterectomy (CEA). The technique of carotid artery stenting (CAS), patient management issues, and the role of cerebral protection devices are discussed.

KEYWORD

Atherosclerosis - carotid artery angioplasty - carotid artery stenting

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