Carotid artery stenting is an endovascular procedure where a stent is deployed within the lumen of the carotid artery to treat narrowing of the artery and decrease the risk of stroke. It is generally used to treat narrowing in high-risk patients for whom surgical alternatives such as carotid endarterectomy are considered too dangerous.
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When does MedlinePlus say carotid stenting may be favored over surgery?
According to the MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia article on carotid artery angioplasty and stent placement: "Certain factors may favor stenting, such as: The person is too ill to have carotid endarterectomy. The location of the narrowing in the carotid artery makes surgery harder. The person has had neck or carotid surgery in the past. The person has had radiation to the neck."
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Carotid stenting (Wikipedia)
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Carotid artery stenting is an endovascular procedure where a stent is deployed within the lumen of the carotid artery to treat narrowing of the carotid artery and decrease the risk of stroke.
Treats: Stroke, Lead: treats Stroke
Carotid artery stenting is an endovascular procedure where a stent is deployed within the lumen of the carotid artery to treat narrowing of the carotid artery and decrease the risk of stroke.
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