Carotid stenting

Carotid stenting
Illustration showing the process of carotid artery stenting
SpecialtyVascular surgery
ICD-9-CM00.55, 00.63, 39.90,

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. It is used to treat narrowing of the carotid artery in high-risk patients, when carotid endarterectomy is considered too risky.

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