THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE TREATMENT

In angioplasty and stenting, a vascular surgeon or interventional radiologist inserts a catheter in to the artery and inflates a balloon squashing the plaque into the artery wall. A stent or cage is then positioned at the website to keep the artery open and prevent re-narrowing.22 Early experiences recommend that detailed imaging might let identifi