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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.
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Learn what carotid endarterectomy 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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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.
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Discusses carotid endarterectomy surgery to remove plaque buildup in the carotid arteries to prevent stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Includes info on how surgery can help prevent future strokes. Looks at long-term aspirin treatment.