A carotid stenting system was linked to the lowest 1-year stroke rates reported for any prospective, multicenter pivotal ...

WASHINGTON -- The Neuroguard carotid stent system, with its integrated embolic filter, continued to show good results at 2 ...

The following is a summary of “Serum midkine level and its association with subclinical coronary artery calcification and carotid atherosclerosis in chronic kidney disease,” published in the April ...

Intravascular lithotripsy for treatment of calcified lesions during carotid artery stenting. J Endovasc Ther. 2021;28:93-99. doi: 10.1177/1526602820954244 5. Rocha-Singh KJ, Zeller T, Jaff MR.

15% for carotid plaque, 9% for subclinical brain infarcts and 11% for coronary artery calcification. Risk was even higher in those with Lp(a) >50 mg/dL. A dose response was seen between higher levels ...

The exclusion criteria were non-atherosclerotic disease, shadowing of more than 50% due to plaque calcification on grey scale ultrasound, previous endarterectomy or intravascular stent at the site of ...

Ischemic stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide, with narrowing of the carotid artery due to atherosclerosis contributing to up to 30% of all cases.

Cerebrovascular disease affects blood flow to the brain, increasing stroke risk. Learn about its different types, causes, ...