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Carotid Artery Stenting
What is Carotid Artery Stenting?
Carotid Artery Stenting is a minimally invasive technique to treat carotid artery disease, which occurs when one or both of the carotid arteries in the neck become narrowed or blocked by plaque.
During the procedure, the Neurointerventional Radiologist inserts a catheter through the groin and threads it to the neck. A small balloon is inserted into the blocked artery and inflated. A slotted metal tube called a stent is then placed inside the artery to hold it open. The stent remains inside the artery permanently.
The technique is performed under general anesthesia and takes just a few hours. Our Interventional Neuroradiologists perform this minimally invasive procedure in collaboration with neurologists and neurosurgeons at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Can I bring my children to my imaging appointment?
For safety, children under 12 may not be left in the waiting room without a supervising adult. They may not accompany patients in the exam room. If supervision isn’t available, your appointment will be rescheduled. Families of Obstetrical patients will be allowed in the room for a limited period of time, but only when an adult accompanies the minor children.