Carotid Artery Stenting: Current Practice and Techniques, 1st Edition

Editors: Al-Mubarak, Nadim; Roubin, Gary S.; Iyer, Sriram S.; Vitek, Jiri J.
Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is attracting an ever-greater number of vascular specialists from the various disciplines of cardiology, radiology, surgery and neurology. This interest has recently been boosted by the introduction of Anti-Embolization devices and accumulating evidence that support the safety and efficacy of these strategies in minimizing the risk of embolization during the procedure. Particularly important are the recent reports of two randomized trials (CAVATAS and SAPHIRE) that demonstrated favorable outcomes of stenting as compared to the traditional treatment: carotid endarterectomy.
2004
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