Interventional Neuroradiology at Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute

Featured Cases

Stenting of Post-Radation Carotid Fibrosis and Atherosclerosis

 

This patient had strokes caused by a blockage of the carotid artery wich was due to his previous radiation to the neck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Angioplasty and stenting was successful in reopening the vessel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The subtracted image shows excellent flow, and the patient has had no further strokes or mini-strokes since the angioplasty and stenting procedure.