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HonorHealth Research Institute First in Southwest to Implant New Stroke Prevention Stent

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The Neuroguard Integrated Embolic Protection (IEP) system is an experimental treatment for carotid artery stenosis, also known as carotid artery disease, a condition in which fatty-waxy deposits known as plaque builds up and blocks the normal flow of blood in the large arteries on either side of the neck. Designed by Raleigh, N.C.-based

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Silk Road Medical Expands TCAR Portfolio with Launch of Tapered ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent System

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a company focused on reducing the risk of stroke and its devastating impact, today announced that it has launched its Tapered ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent System to hospitals in the United States. TCAR is a minimally invasive, surgical procedure designed to provide best-in-class stroke protection while minimizing adverse events. “As

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No Reduction in 90-Day Deaths, Heart Attacks With Human Apo/A1, A Building Block of HDL Cholesterol

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milla1cf Sat, 04/06/2024 - 18:32 April 6, 2024 — The first trial of a novel strategy for removing cholesterol from patients’ arteries did not reduce the risk of death, heart attack or stroke within three months of a prior heart attack, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology ’s Annual Scientific Session.

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Study Suggests Most Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes Can Safely Stop Aspirin One Month After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

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The study focused on patients who underwent PCI for acute coronary syndromes (ACS)—life-threatening conditions which include heart attacks and chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to the heart—with stents containing drugs to prevent further plaque buildup. Stents were supplied by Medtronic Corp. Minnesota, U.S.)

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Abstract 133: Safe Guiding Catheter Navigation in Carotid Artery Stenting for Low?positioned Common Carotid Lesions: “No?touching” Technique

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionIn carotid artery stenting (CAS), a guiding catheter (GC) placement to the appropriate position is the first step of the successful procedure. BGCs were successfully navigated without touching plaques in all cases.

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Abstract TMP68: Proximal Balloon Occlusion With Forced Aspiration (POWER) Technique Should Be Effective in Preventing Distal Microembolization During Carotid Artery Stenting With the Filter Protection Device

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP68-ATMP68, February 1, 2024. Purpose:Since the balloon protection device became unavailable in Japan three years ago, the DWI-positive rate after carotid artery stenting (CAS) has increased. Symptomatic stenosis (63.9% vs. 94.7%, p<0.05) was more common in the with-POWER group.

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Research Presented at ACC 2024 Found No Reduction in 90-Day Deaths, Heart Attacks With Human Apo/A1

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The first trial of a novel strategy for removing cholesterol from patients’ arteries did not reduce the risk of death, heart attack or stroke within three months of a prior heart attack, according to research presented at ACC.24, 24, the American College of Cardiology Annual Annual Scientific Session.