Definition: A carotid artery stent is a minimally invasive procedure to open a narrowed carotid artery (main blood vessel to the brain) caused by plaque buildup, preventing future strokes.
Procedure Steps:
• – Local anesthesia and catheter insertion through the femoral artery.
• – Guiding the catheter to the carotid artery using fluoroscopy.
• – Balloon angioplasty to widen the narrowed section.
• – Placement of a mesh stent to keep the artery open.
• – Removal of the catheter and post-procedure monitoring.
Purpose / Benefits:
• – To prevent ischemic stroke by improving cerebral blood flow.
• – To provide an alternative to carotid endarterectomy in high-risk patients