A major medical breakthrough was recently accomplished at the Interventional Radiology (IR) division of Dr. Babasaheb ...

commonly affecting the internal carotid artery. It can be associated with embolic stroke, particularly in younger patients without traditional stroke risk factors. The natural history of CaW is not ...

Ischemic stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide, with narrowing of the carotid artery due to atherosclerosis contributing to up to 30% of all cases.

Animals that contain an RM vascular network are ideal for the study and practice of use for endovascular surgical techniques such as embolization ... Ultimately, a carotid aneurysm was induced in ...

April 24, 2025—Rampart IC announced the completion of a $21.6 million Series B financing round. The Alabama-based medical technology company is a developer of radiation safety and orthopedic ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, carotid artery disease is responsible for up to one-third of all strokes. And 3% of adults over the age ...

In 2024, researchers in Italy reported finding micronanoplastics in plaque from some people without symptoms who underwent surgery to remove carotid artery plaque. Symptoms caused by carotid ...

The study has several limitations. It cannot prove that micronanoplastics in plaque were the cause of symptoms of carotid artery disease; micronanoplastics might be a sign of another health issue ...

In this way, every patient with a stroke due to carotid artery narrowing can receive a tailor-made risk-based treatment. That saves many patients a major operation and lowers health care costs.

A risky carotid artery operation, currently still the standard treatment for many patients, may then no longer be necessary for this group of patients. This research, published today in the Lancet ...

The stent system is indicated for the treatment of carotid artery stenosis in patients at increased risk for adverse events following carotid endarterectomy. Terumo Neuro designed the device to ...