Carotid Stenting
At Supreme Vascular and Interventional Clinic, we understand the significance of carotid stenting in reducing the risk of stroke, and we are committed to providing you with the highest level of care and safety. With state-of-the-art technology and a patient-centered approach, Dr. Manish Taneja will ensure that your treatment is tailored to your unique needs.
Introduction to Carotid Stenting
Carotid artery is the artery in the neck supplying blood to the brain from the heart. Atherosclerosis of the carotid artery is responsible for causing stroke in about 20% of all patients with stroke worldwide. Atheromatous deposits and plaques cause blockage of blood supply to the brain in high risk individuals. These high risk individuals include smokers, those with high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension. Eventually, these deposits become critical and cause stroke by either small pieces breaking off to the brain or by completely blocking blood supply to the brain.
Carotid Stenting Treatment
Carotid artery blockage can be treated with open surgery or by placing stent within the artery. Carotid stenting is the minimally invasive option of treating these patients without resorting to open surgery and incision in the neck. A catheter is inserted into the artery, and a balloon is inserted through it and inflated to widen arteries. A stent is then placed into the artery to support the walls of the artery and prevent it from narrowing again.
No general anaesthesia is required with most patients discharged from hospital within 1-2 days. Newer devices and techniques with experienced hands have made the technique extremely safe and effective for the patients. Multiple studies and trials over last few years have shown carotid stenting to be as effective and safe as open surgery. Not only is it minimally invasive with minimal downtime, another advantage is that multiple blockages can be treated at the same time. In addition, any stroke causing clot can be removed at the same time from the brain during the procedure to help establish normal blood flow to the brain. There are more several types of neurointerventional treatments we offer to treat different problems that occur in the brain including brain aneurysm. Read about stenting related information such as
Stroke Resources
Supreme Vascular and Interventional Stroke Programs
