The most effective treatment for carotid artery stenosis is carotid endarterectomy (CEA). To date, randomized trials of this procedure versus best medical care have excluded patients aged 80 years ...

stenosis of the external carotid artery following carotid endarterectomy; and found that the repair of severely stenosed or occluded external carotid artery identified during carotid ...

Endarterectomy (also called carotid endarterectomy, carotid artery surgery) is a surgical procedure used to open a blocked or narrowed carotid artery located in the neck. This procedure is used to ...

We are very pleased to be working with NAMSA and leveraging their vascular clinical and regulatory expertise to execute this ...

Michael Dunn expected to hear that he needed major surgery after doctors detected plaque buildup in his right carotid ...

Smoking cessation, exercise, and a healthy diet is also important for managing carotid artery disease and preventing further narrowing. Carotid Endarterectomy - For patients with significant carotid ...

Tammie Finley is enjoying pain-free life again thanks to a procedure performed by Adena Heart and Vascular Institute surgeon Dr. Rahul Kar last fall.

Carotid artery disease is a condition that can increase ... This is called “carotid endarterectomy.” This treatment is most appropriate for people who have had a TIA or stroke caused by ...

When surgical intervention is needed, carotid endarterectomy involves removing plaque from the artery, while carotid stenting uses a small tube to keep the artery open. The choice depends on the ...

The recently approved device simplifies operator manipulations by loading a balloon and filter onto the stent.