Can a Blocked Neck Artery Be Treated Without Open Surgery? What You Need to Know
Carotid artery stenosis (narrowing of the neck arteries supplying the brain) can be treated without open surgery through a minimally invasive procedure called carotid artery stenting. A self-expanding metal stent is placed inside the artery via a small wrist or groin puncture under local anaesthesia. A cerebral embolic protection device is used to prevent stroke […]
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