Abstract
Percutaneous angioplasty is a well-established method of treating arterial stenoses and occlusions in various regions. In the carotid area this technique is still under discussion. The successful application of angioplasty in eight patients with carotid artery stenoses is reported.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Angioplasty, Balloon*
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Carotid Artery Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Carotid Artery Diseases / surgery*
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Cerebral Angiography
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Constriction, Pathologic / diagnostic imaging
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Constriction, Pathologic / surgery
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Evaluation Studies as Topic
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged