Stenosis

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Synopsis: Health: Illness: Cardiovascular diseases: Stenosis:


ScienceDaily_2014 00137.txt

A transient ischaemic attack also known as a mini-stroke can be a warning sign that someone has carotid artery stenosis

Preventative procedures to treat such carotid artery stenosis are therefore crucial. Carotid endarterectomy is a common yet invasive surgery used to treat carotid artery stenosis

and is used widely throughout the UK. Previously far less was known about the long-term effectiveness of stenting as an alternative procedure.


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