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Carotid Artery Procedures
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Learn what carotid artery stenting is and how it is done.
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Hear what other people thought about as they decided whether to have a procedure to help prevent a stroke.
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Compare the pros and cons of having a carotid artery procedure to help prevent stroke.
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Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is a procedure that can be used to open a narrowed carotid artery. It involves placing a small, expandable tube called a stent in the narrowed artery. This procedure is also called carotid angioplasty and stenting. There are two carotid arteries—one on each side of the neck—that supply...
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Guides through the decision to have a carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting to prevent stroke if you have not already had a stroke or TIA. Lists pros and cons. Explains risks. Looks at other treatments. Has interactive tool to help you decide.