Carotid artery stenting without using any embolic protective device A single Centre experience.

CONCLUSION: Revascularisation interventions to be able to prevent the development of stroke are evaluated as important treatment options in patients with symptomatic or severe carotid stenosis. With careful patient selection in experienced centres and a multi-disciplinary approach both before and after the procedure, pleasing results can be obtained without the use of embolic protective devices. KEY WORDS: Carotid artery stenting, Embolic protective device, Stroke. PMID: 30665216 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annali Italiani di Chirurgia - Category: Surgery Tags: Ann Ital Chir Source Type: research