http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2001/07/Supplements/Endovascular-Therapy-of-Common-Carotid-Bifurcation-Stenosis.aspxThe emerging technology and expertise of endovascular therapy is expanding the treatment of carotid artery disease. Interventional radiologists have extensive experience in treating lesions in the noncoronary vasculature and possess the skills to treat disease of the common carotid artery bifurcation as well. Carotid angioplasty and stenting has shown beneficial results in the treatment of carotid atherosclerotic lesions. More in-depth studies are under way to compare stenting with carotid endarterectomy. Antiembolic neuroprotective devices are nearing Food and Drug Administration approval and may be capable of reducing procedural strokes and transient ischemic attacks. Patient and lesion characteristics optimal for carotid artery stenting are becoming better defined as more procedures are performed throughout the world. This article reviews the technique, outcomes, trials, neuroprotective devices, and guidelines for endovascular therapy of common carotid artery bifurcation stenosis.Wednesday, 05 Sep 2001 20:16:20 GMT