With a carotid stent, dilation balloon, and integrated embolic protection (IEP) filter for added safety, the system also ...

Carotid artery disease is a common cause of stroke. It occurs when plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries. These are the arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain. There are two ...

Aims: The effect of carotid endarterectomy on the patency of the external carotid artery is unknown. We conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the long-term changes in the external carotid ...

Strokes can occur as a result of other conditions besides carotid artery disease. For example, sudden bleeding in the brain, called intracerebral hemorrhage, can cause a stroke. Other possible ...

Using data from the Rotterdam Study in the Netherlands, researchers have uncovered that carotid artery plaques can undergo ...

Carotid angioplasty and stenting can help open up blocked carotid arteries. It’s often used to help prevent strokes, and your doctor might recommend it if you have a blocked artery. If you’re ...

Using data from the Rotterdam Study in the Netherlands, researchers have uncovered that carotid artery plaques can undergo ...

continued to show good results at 2 years for people with carotid artery stenosis deemed poor candidates for surgery, based on the PERFORMANCE II study. After carotid artery stenting (CAS ...

This information can help doctors know the extent of plaque buildup in your arteries and diagnose carotid artery disease before you have any symptoms. A CIMT test is useful because people with ...

Ischemic stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide, with narrowing of the carotid artery due to atherosclerosis contributing to up to 30% of all cases.