2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing

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Both studies were published online and in the October issue of The Lancet Neurology.

"The results of both trials seem to recommend stenting as an alternative treatment to endarterectomy in the medium term, but the risks of stroke and death need to be reduced in the crucial 30-day period after surgery, possibly through defining better criteria to select patients," the journal news release said.

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The Society for Vascular Surgery has more about carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting.

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