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Carotid Stent
Located on either side of
the neck, carotid arteries serve as the main passageway for blood to flow
to the brain. Atherosclerotic plaque buildup in the carotid arteries can
prevent blood from reaching parts of the brain, causing shortages of
oxygen which, in turn, can result in stroke. A stent is a small
metal-mesh tube-like scaffolding device that can be placed inside an
artery to keep it open and allow blood to flow past plaque
blockages. Carotid stenting is a new treatment that provides an effective
means of keeping arterial passageways open and allowing blood flow through
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Peripheral Stent
A peripheral stent is a stent that is not placed in the heart. It is
placed within the body's vascular system, such as the iliac (pelvis),
renal (kidney), carotid (neck), and femoral-popliteal (leg) arteries.
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