Background—Carotid stenting is a less invasive percutaneous procedure than carotid
endarterectomy for the treatment of carotid stenosis. Reports suggest that it can be performed with …

Background—The evolving technique of carotid stenting is being evaluated as an alternative
to endarterectomy. Identification of the factors that predispose a patient to neurological …

Background The distal-balloon protection system is being evaluated for its efficacy in preventing
embolic neurological events during carotid stenting (CAS). We sought to determine the …

Objectives : The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of carotid artery
stenting (CAS) with a filter protection system. Background : Neurologic events linked to the …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is one of the most frequently
performed operations in the United States. To offer patients a less invasive means to …

Objectives: This study was conducted to determine if carotid stenting (CS) could be safely
performed in the elderly. Background: Age has been shown to be a predictor of neurological …

This study was performed to determine the risk factors for restenosis after successful carotid
stenting. Of 222 patients who underwent successful carotid stenting, 179 (81%) had a follow-…

Purpose: To present the results of a multicenter registry established to collect data on carotid
stent procedures in patients with restenosis following carotid endarterectomy. Methods: The …

Carotid artery stenting is being investigated as a therapeutic strategy for the management of
bifurcation stenosis. Palmaz stents were deployed successfully in the carotid arteries of 112 …

Purpose: To present our experience with carotid artery stenting as an alternative treatment
to endarterectomy in patients with radiation-induced carotid artery occlusive disease. …