Expanded Indication Supported by Results from the CREST Trial, Which Demonstrated Similar Safety and Efficacy for Stenting and Surgery Carotid Artery Stenting Adds an Important Treatment Option for ...

Q: I've been told I my carotid artery may produce a blockage. What can I do? A: A stroke is a serious medical emergency that can leave a person paralyzed or debilitated for life. When a stroke occurs, ...

Ischemic stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide, with narrowing of the carotid artery due to atherosclerosis contributing to up to 30% of all cases. For ...

An international study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has found that for people with severe carotid artery narrowing who haven't experienced recent stroke symptoms, a minimally invasive procedure ...

LAS VEGAS, NV—A carotid stent with integrated embolic protection and another that investigators say is potentially “neuroprotective” are showing promising safety and efficacy data at a time when ...

Increased circulating levels of the cytokine interleukin 6 (IL-6) are associated with carotid plaque severity and progression, contributing to an increased risk of stroke, a new study suggests. The ...

InspireMD advancing both CAS and TCAR stent delivery platforms along U.S. and E.U. regulatory pathways leveraging proven CGuard EPS stent system TEL AVIV, Israel and MIAMI, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE ...

Carotid stent surgery is one of two procedures that can be used to treat carotid artery stenosis. This procedure is considered a less invasive option with a faster recovery time. However, it does have ...

The most common cause of carotid artery narrowing is a buildup of plaque in the arteries due to multiple risk factors such as smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, family history and ...