The Carotid and Supra-Aortic Trunks: Diagnosis, Angioplasty and Stenting

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Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting (CAS) is a new approach to treat acarotid stenosis. This new book providesinterventional cardiologists, both as beginners or fullyexperienced, with a reference on all aspects of angioplasty andstenting of the carotid and supra–aortic trunks. Focusing on both the entire range of angioplasty and stentingtreatment options for the surgeon treating patients on theoperating table, and the range of radiological techniques used forthe cardiologist to diagnose carotid artery stenosis (CAS) andassociated conditions, this important book describes the bestindications, the different techniques, the results, and also thelimitations of CAS based on randomized studies and particularly thelast published data (CREST study). Suitable for both novice and experienced interventionalists,it also addresses diagnosis of a carotid stenosis andcomplications from CAS and how to manage them.