The Roadsaver Carotid Stent System, when used in conjunction with the Nanoparasol Embolic Protection System (EPS), is indicated for the treatment of carotid artery stenosis in patients with ...

Will Carotid Stenting Get a Larger Slice of the Pie? CAS is a minimally invasive alternative to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for the treatment of carotid stenosis, an important cause of stroke.

This suggests that certain patients with mild carotid stenosis may be resistant to conservative medical therapy alone, calling for more proactive interventions.

Terumo Neuro's Carotid Stent System is indicated for the treatment of carotid artery stenosis in patients at increased risk for adverse events following carotid endarterectomy.

This study indicated that patients with symptomatic 50-99% carotid stenosis have a high risk of recurrent stroke even if they do not experience additional events.

This cross-sectional study, spanning from December 2020 to December 2021, delves into the prevalence and risk factors of carotid artery stenosis and plaque across China. Involving 194,878 adults ...

Applying ultrasound to help break up thrombus during carotid endarterectomy reduces adverse neurological outcomes in the first 30 days after surgery in patients with either symptomatic or asymptomatic ...

Experts discuss atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and aortic stenosis, as well as their burden, highlighting their prevalence, impact on patient health, and the growing need for effective ...

"It has the potential to make carotid endarterectomy safer with a higher benefit for patients with carotid stenosis compared with the best medical treatment, especially in patients with ...

Current risk assessment guidelines for ischemic stroke may underestimate patients with mild carotid stenosis. A Japanese multicenter study found that unstable plaque—particularly intraplaque ...

Carotid artery disease causes a narrowing of the major blood vessels that supply the brain. It is caused by atherosclerosis and can lead to a stroke.

A risk model accurately identifies patients with severe asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis and predicts their risk for stroke and CVD.