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Virtual reality (VR) simulations have long been used for training in aviation and other professions. High-fidelity endovascular procedure simulators are now available, providing procedure simulations ...

Carotid artery stenting has recently taken on an expanded role in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease in certain patient populations who are high-risk for surgery. 1 Compared with open surgery, ...

Gurugram, May 18 (IANS) A 30-year-old woman diagnosed with arterial dissection — formation of tears in the innermost lining of the arterial wall — was treated successfully with carotid stenting ...

WASHINGTON -- The Neuroguard carotid stent system, with its integrated embolic filter, continued to show good results at 2 years for people with carotid artery stenosis deemed poor candidates for ...

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the most common cause of long-term disability in the USA. Approximately 25% of strokes are due to carotid artery disease. The mechanisms of stroke ...

Carotid stent surgery is one of two procedures that can be used to treat carotid artery stenosis. This procedure is considered a less invasive option with a faster recovery time. However, it does have ...

LAS VEGAS, NV—A carotid stent with integrated embolic protection and another that investigators say is potentially “neuroprotective” are showing promising safety and efficacy data at a time when ...

Carotid stenting is a procedure in which a surgeon treats plaque from the carotid arteries and inserts a stent to hold them open. It is a minimally invasive treatment for carotid artery stenosis. The ...

On the day before your treatment, you may be asked to withhold some of your blood pressure medication. This is so it does not interfere with the blood pressure response during the actual stent ...