Stroke Treatment, Other Treatment

Stroke Treatment
Other Treatment

Carotid artery stenting (also called carotid angioplasty and stenting) is sometimes done as an alternative to surgery to prevent stroke.
In this procedure, a doctor threads a thin tube called a catheter through an artery in the groin and up to the carotid artery in your neck. The doctor then uses a tiny balloon to enlarge the narrowed portion of the artery and places a stent to keep the artery open.
Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure?
Carotid artery stenting is not as common as carotid endarterectomy, a type of surgery.
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