Interventional Neuroradiology at Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute

Featured Cases

Stenting of Carotid Atherosclerosis

 

This patient had suffered a stroke due to a fatty/cholesterol blockage (“atheromatous plaque”) in the left carotid artery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A magnified view shows an ulceration in the plaque, as well as significant narrowing of the artery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The carotid was reopened with balloon angioplasty and a stent was positioned to help keep the vessel fully open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The patient had no further strokes or mini-strokes after carotid angioplasty and stenting.