Vascular. 2005;13(4):205-210. The number of connectors is not the only factor influencing stent flexibility. More important is the way in which the connectors are shaped straight bridges are less ...
Migraine with brainstem aura or MBA (formerly known as basilar migraines) are headaches that start in the lower part of the brain, called the brainstem. They cause symptoms such as dizziness ...
Revascularization is a procedure that restores blood flow by clearing the blockage from a severely diseased artery or creating a new route. This can be done with angioplasty (possibly including stent ...
Surgery or stenting is reserved for severe blockages or symptomatic cases. When surgical intervention is needed, carotid endarterectomy involves removing plaque from the artery, while carotid ...
During the follow-up period, one case of carotid artery dissection was found. The reasons for the surgeon’s inference were as follows: Firstly, the low tension release of TFD caused stent retraction ...
Take something as mundane as an extra blood vessel in our arms, which going by current trends could be commonplace within just a few generations. An artery that temporarily runs down the center of our ...
Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is an alternative treatment for patients with carotid artery stenosis who are not eligible for carotid endarterectomy. Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after CAS aims to ...
or common carotid artery (CCA). Owing to the superficial location of the ICA, balloon-expandable stent crushing, which could lead to cerebral flow impairment, was observed. [1,2,3,4] Therefore ...