This brief change in direction allows the blood to be filtered and cleaned of any debris that may dislodge during stent placement, which minimizes the risk of post-operative complications. A complex ...
Vascular. 2005;13(4):205-210. The number of connectors is not the only factor influencing stent flexibility. More important is the way in which the connectors are shaped straight bridges are less ...
Multiple studies have highlighted the importance of carotid artery stenting (CAS) operator's experiences. However, fellowship‐trained neurointerventionalists remain an under‐represented specialty in ...
Cordis Angioguard RX Emboli Capture Guidewire System Filter Distal Indicated for use as a guidewire and EPS to contain and remove embolic material (thrombus/debris) while performing carotid artery ...
Restenosis after carotid artery stenting (CAS) is associated with the risk of developing ischemic stroke. We aimed to evaluate the inhibitory effect of cilostazol addition on in-stent restenosis (ISR) ...
Embolic protection devices prevent stroke during the procedure ... in our service will opt for stents with a closed-cell design (Carotid Wallstent, NexStent, X-Act) in lesions with a high ...
The balloon may be coated in medicine that helps the artery heal from this process with less scarring. This is called a drug-eluting balloon. Your physician then collapses the balloon and withdraws ...