Stenting of Neck Arteries (Carotid Stenting)

Stenting of Neck Arteries(Opening of Blockage) :

More than 70%- 90% blockage of Neck Arteries cause Paralysis due to ‘TRANSIENT’ lack of blood supply to Brain .

In this situation by Interventional Neuroradiology techniques BLOCKAGE can be opened and Normal blood flow to brain will be restored .

Example- A gentleman presented with transient Rt. side facial Paralysis due to more than 95 % blockage of Neck Artery. After removal of blockage by STENTING , he never had these episodes.