In combination with carotid angioplasty, stenting may be used as a treatment for carotid stenosis, a narrowing and hardening of the carotid artery in the neck. The treatment is a relatively new procedure that is useful for patients who would not be good candidates for surgical intervention.
The Inova Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease Program offers a multidisciplinary team that uses sophisticated, minimally invasive technology and advanced imaging to diagnose and treat stroke and other types vascular disease. For more information, call 703-776-4700.