Long-Term Benefit Of Carotid Stenting As Alternative To Surgery Shown By SAPPHIRE Trial
Carotid artery stenting is an effective option for high risk patients who are not eligible for surgery, according to a long-term study published in this week’s New England Journal of Medicine. Carotid artery disease, which involves clogging of the arteries in the neck that provide blood to the brain, is a significant risk factor for stroke, making these study results important for the estimated 200,000 Americans each year who would otherwise not be candidates for the treatment.
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