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Carotid artery stenting: an update

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Sumaira MacDonald

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Abstract

In patients with carotid disease, the purpose of carotid artery revascularization is stroke prevention. For > 50 years, carotid endarterectomy has been considered the standard treatment for severe asymptomatic and symptomatic carotid stenoses. Carotid artery stenting (CAS) has emerged in the last 15 years as minimally invasive alternative to surgery. However, the value of the endovascular approach in the management of carotid disease patients remains highly controversial. The aims of this review are to elucidate the current role of CAS, to describe the major technology advancements in the field, and to speculate about the future of this therapy.

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Author(s): Cremonesi A, Castriota F, Secco GG, Macdonald S, Roffi M

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: European Heart Journal

Year: 2015

Volume: 36

Issue: 1

Pages: 13-21

Print publication date: 01/01/2015

Online publication date: 22/12/2014

Acceptance date: 30/10/2014

ISSN (print): 0195-668X

ISSN (electronic): 1522-9645

Publisher: OXFORD UNIV PRESS

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehu446

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehu446

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