Best Doctors for Carotid Artery Stenting Treatment in Jubliee Hills, Hyderabad

Carotid artery stenting is performed as a part of carotid angioplasty in patients with carotid artery blockage of over 70% along with stroke symptoms, restenosis after carotid endarterectomy, and in patients with severe underlying heart and lung diseases. After insertion of the catheter and inflating the balloon with contrast fluid the block from fatty and cholesterol is eliminated, thus widening the blood vessel. In some patients whose carotid artery is blocked and has very narrow constriction, a metal coil or mesh called a stent which is present sticking to the balloon is placed. After the deflation of the balloon the carotid artery stent remains intact to prevent any restenosis and maintain the blood flow. The risks of carotid artery stenting may include allergy to the stent material, infection, bleeding, sudden collapse of the stent material and artery injury or rupture.