When the carotid arteries, which run on either side of the neck and supply blood to the brain, become narrowed or blocked by a condition known as atherosclerosis, a patient is at risk for a stroke or brain dysfunction. Our interventional radiologists can insert a stent – a small wire mesh tube - into the blocked artery. The stent, which is left in place to keep the artery open, restores blood flow to the brain. This minimally invasive procedure is especially helpful in patients who are not candidates for surgery.
Stents are also placed to treat other blocked arteries in the body, such as the legs, arms and kidneys.
When the carotid arteries, which run on either side of the neck and supply blood to the brain, become narrowed or blocked by a condition known as atherosclerosis, a patient is at risk for a stroke or brain dysfunction. Our interventional radiologists can insert a stent – a small wire mesh tube - into the blocked artery. The stent, which is left in place to keep the artery open, restores blood flow to the brain. This minimally invasive procedure is especially helpful in patients who are not candidates for surgery.
Stents are also placed to treat other blocked arteries in the body, such as the legs, arms and kidneys.