Carotid Stenting

Carotid stenting is a procedure in which a metal-mesh tube is placed inside a narrowed carotid artery to maintain increased blood flow to the brain. Interventional radiologists typically insert stents following a procedure called angioplasty, in which a balloon is inflated against plaque to re-open a narrowed artery. The stent acts as scaffolding to ensure that the artery stays open after the procedure is completed.

At Boston Medical Center, our interventional radiologists are skilled in performing minimally invasive procedures, including carotid stenting. These state-of-the-art techniques use smaller incisions than more invasive procedures like carotid endarterectomy, allowing you to heal more quickly and with a lower risk of infection.

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