FDA Clears Neck-Access Neuroprotection for Carotid Stenting FDA Clears Neck-Access Neuroprotection for Carotid Stenting
The Enroute Transcarotid Neuroprotection System avoids groin access, using blood flow reversal to capture debris from carotid angioplasty and stenting procedures. FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 9, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Alert Source Type: news
FDA clears system to reduce stroke risk during stent and angioplasty procedures
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared for marketing the ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System (ENROUTE TNS), for use during a minimally invasive procedure to restore normal blood flow to narrowed carotid arteries. It is the first device designed to access the carotid arteries through an incision in the neck, instead of the groin, and uses a blood flow reversal system to capture pieces of the blockage dislodged during the procedure. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 9, 2015 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Angioplasty After Carotid Stenting and StrokeAngioplasty After Carotid Stenting and Stroke
The CREST analysis showed that poststent deployment angioplasty reduced the risk of restenosis by 64% but was associated with a nearly fourfold increased risk of stroke. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Ballooning After Carotid Stenting Not Best Choice? (CME/CE)
ORLANDO (MedPage Today) -- Balloon angioplasty after deployment of a carotid stent may increase stroke risk, a retrospective analysis of the CREST trial showed. (Source: MedPage Today Meeting Coverage)
Source: MedPage Today Meeting Coverage - May 10, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
