Carotid Artery Stenting for Stroke Prevention

Carotid artery stenting, in contrast, takes only 20 minutes and patients are released from the hospital after an overnight stay. It is the latest technique to help open clogged carotid arteries and prevent blockages from recurring. Preliminary trial data show good results.

"It's our nation's number three killer and leading cause of severe, long-term disability,” said Dr. James Joye, director of the cardiac catheterization labs at El Camino Hospital (Mountain View, CA, USA). "We're on the verge of approval for a procedure that cuts risks in half.” El Camino Hospital is one of 16 sites that will serve as carotid artery stenting training centers once the procedure is approved.




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