Key result
Carotid angioplasty and stenting evolves as novel stent designs expand treatment for severe obstructive disease.
Why the study?
The continuous evolution of carotid stent design expands therapeutic options for diverse carotid anatomies and lesion characteristics in severe carotid obstructive disease.
Provides a technical overview of the evolution of carotid stent designs for treating severe carotid obstructive disease.
Supports carotid stenting acceptance in severe disease; leaves open optimal stent selection pending higher-level evidence.
Carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS) is becoming a frequent therapeutic strategy for approaching severe carotid obstructive disease and is now widely accepted as a less invasive technique that provides an attractive alternative for many patients, particularly those with significant co-morbidities.1–6 From a technical standpoint, the continuous evolution of carotid stent design increases the therapeutical arsenal available to deal with diverse carotid anatomies and different lesion characteristics.7,8 It is known that each carotid stent has its ow
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Castriota et al. (2008) conducted a review in severe carotid obstructive disease. Carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS) was evaluated. Carotid angioplasty and stenting is a widely accepted technique for severe carotid obstructive disease, with continuous evolution in stent design expanding therapeutic options.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: