| | | | | Carotid Artery Disease Treatment |
| Carotid Endarterectomy Treatment | | | | There are two procedures used to treat carotid |
| Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery | | | | artery disease. The standard surgical procedure is |
| angioplasty with stenting (CAS) are procedures | | | | carotid endarterectomy (CEA), while the newer |
| performed to treat carotid artery disease in | | | | minimally invasive endovascular intervention is |
| certain circumstances. Carotid artery disease, also | | | | called carotid artery angioplasty with stenting |
| called carotid artery stenosis, occurs when the | | | | (CAS). |
| carotid arteries, the main blood vessels that carry | | | | - Carotid endarterectomy |
| oxygenated blood to the brain, become narrowed. | | | | - Carotid artery angioplasty with stenting (CAS) |
| It is unknown exactly how atherosclerosis begins | | | | |
| or what causes it. Atherosclerosis is a slow, | | | | Because of the potential for clots (emboli) to |
| progressive, vascular disease that may start as | | | | dislodge from the plaque into the circulation of the |
| early as childhood. However, the disease has the | | | | brain and possibly cause a stroke, there are now |
| potential to progress rapidly. It is generally | | | | devices called embolic prevention devices (EPD) |
| characterized by the accumulation of fatty | | | | being used during CAS. |
| deposits along the innermost layer of the arteries. | | | | |
| If the disease process progresses, plaque | | | | Carotid Endarterectomy or Carotid artery |
| formation may take place. | | | | Angioplasty with Stenting ? |
| This thickening narrows the arteries and can | | | | Carotid endarterectomy may be performed to |
| decrease blood flow or completely block the flow | | | | treat a blockage or narrowing of the carotid |
| of blood to the brain.To better understand how | | | | arteries, thus improving blood supply to the brain. |
| carotid artery disease affects the brain, a basic | | | | Carotid endarterectomy has been shown to be |
| review of the anatomy of the circulation system | | | | effective for preventing stroke in carotid artery |
| of the brain follows... | | | | disease. |
| | | | | Carotid artery angioplasty with stenting (CAS) is a |
| What are the carotid arteries ? | | | | procedure currently being used on selected |
| The main supply of blood to the brain is carried | | | | patients who are at high risk for surgery. While |
| by the carotid arteries. The carotid arteries | | | | this procedure is performed widely, the long-term |
| branch off from the aorta (the largest artery in | | | | effects are still being studied... |
| the body) a short distance from the heart, and | | | | |
| extend upward through the neck carrying | | | | During the Procedure |
| oxygen-rich blood to the brain... | | | | Both carotid endarterectomy and carotid |
| | | | | angioplasty with stenting require a stay in hospital. |
| Why are the carotid arteries important ? | | | | Procedures may vary depending on your condition |
| Because the carotid arteries deliver blood to the | | | | and your physician's practices... |
| brain, carotid artery disease can have serious | | | | |
| implications by reducing the flow of oxygen and | | | | Please log on to : |
| nutrients to the brain. The brain needs a constant | | | | Send your query : Get a Quote |
| supply of oxygen and nutrients in order to | | | | |
| function. Even a brief interruption in blood supply | | | | We Care Core Values |
| can cause problems. | | | | We have a very simple business model that |
| | | | | keeps you as the centre. |
| Carotid Artery Disease Treatment | | | | Having the industry’s most elaborate and |
| There are two procedures used to treat carotid | | | | exclusive Patient Care and Clinical Coordination |
| artery disease. The standard surgical procedure is | | | | teams stationed at each partner hospital, we |
| carotid endarterectomy (CEA), while the newer | | | | provide you the smoothest and seamless care |
| minimally invasive endovascular intervention is | | | | ever imagined. With a ratio of one Patient Care |
| called carotid artery angioplasty with stenting | | | | Manager to five patients our patient care |
| (CAS)... | | | | standards are unmatched across the sub |
| | | | | continent. |