Carotid stent surgery is one of two procedures that can be used to treat carotid artery stenosis. This procedure is considered a less invasive option with a faster recovery time. However, it does have ...

The neurosurgeons say this marks a paradigm shift in how complex neurovascular interventions can safely be delivered.

Jim Williams of Novato was suffering from severe carotid artery stenosis, meaning the artery walls in his neck were blocked with plaque, increasing his risk of stroke. Williams, who turned 76 on ...

A new study shows a less-invasive procedure to clear the blockages may soon be an option for all patients. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and the leading cause of serious, long ...

Dr. Kenneth Rosenfield discusses proficiencies required for performing transfemoral carotid artery stenting and how best to ...

Gadsden Regional Medical Center announced that one of its surgeons, Dr. Sudhan Nagarajan, has begun performing transcarotid artery revascularization surgery. Nagarajan is the only surgeon in Etowah ...

(BPT) – Did you know carotid artery disease (CAD) is responsible for up to one-third of all strokes? Early detection and treatment of CAD can significantly reduce your risk of having a stroke, and ...

Carotid stenting is a procedure in which a surgeon treats plaque from the carotid arteries and inserts a stent to hold them open. It is a minimally invasive treatment for carotid artery stenosis. The ...

What physicians need to know about the expanded carotid artery stenting coverage, including choice of therapy, shared ...

SGMC Health has been named a Carotid Care Quality Champion by the Society for Vascular Surgery’s Vascular Quality Initiative ...

DUNN COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A study by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health revealed the closure of rural ...

John Davis’ resume includes serving as a test engineer of radar systems on the Apollo modules that went to the moon. The retired engineer knows firsthand about the value of testing, minding details ...