Carotid Stenting When a metal tube or "stent" is placed within the artery to hold it open. These stents remain permanently in the artery after the procedure. More>>
Embolic Protection During some stent procedures your doctor may use one of several special embolic protection devices (generally referred to as "filters") to keep small fragments of the plaque from breaking off from your vessel during stent placement and causing injury.
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