Treating And Preventing Cerebrovascular Disease

Carotid Angioplasty And Stenting

Carotid angioplasty and stenting are both procedures used to open a patient's clogged arteries. This helps restore the flow of blood to the brain after the flow was blocked. They're most commonly performed to help prevent stroke or treat stroke symptoms. This procedure also involves plaque buildups in the carotid artery. However, instead of removing the plaque, the surgeon will insert a tiny balloon into the clogged artery and inflate it. This widens the artery so the blood can move past the plaque buildup and reach the brain. Stenting is often combined with a carotid angioplasty. A stent is a small coil of metal used to prop the artery open. These procedures are typically used if traditional surgery is either too risky or impossible.

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