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 ...

Carotid artery is the blood vessel that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the brain. Stenosis of this artery leads to impaired blood flow to the brain and altered blood-brain barrier properties, which can ...

Long-term results from the largest randomized trial of stenting and surgery have shown that the procedures are equally protective against stroke resulting from carotid artery disease. Subscribe to our ...