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Carotid angioplasty and stenting: current status
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Western Ontario, London. pelz@julian.uwo.ca
Abstract:
Carotid angioplasty and stenting has recently emerged as a popular alternative to endarterectomy for the treatment of carotid atherosclerosis. Carotid endarterectomy has been scientifically validated, but many believe carotid angioplasty and stenting to be a less invasive, less expensive and equally safe and effective method of treatment. The evidence for and against the use of each procedure will be discussed.