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[Stroke prevention: carotid stenting or carotid endarterectomy?].

Stanisław Bartuś, Dariusz Dudek, Jerzy Sadowski, Jacek S. Dubiel

Abstract

Carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS) has been introduced as an alternative to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for treatment of carotid atherosclerosis. This paper summarizes benefits and limitations of CAS and CEA, describes the main technical points of CAS procedure, use of protection devices and adjunctive pharmacotherapy to reduce procedure related incidents.

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Key concepts: Carotid endarterectomy, Medicine, Carotid stenting, Stroke (engine), Angioplasty, Endarterectomy, Pharmacotherapy, Carotid arteries