Like most patients, you probably feel a little nervous about undergoing a carotid stent procedure. Learning more about the procedure and how long it will take to perform should ease…
If your physician has diagnosed you with a blockage of your carotid artery, he or she may have recommended that you undergo a procedure called carotid angioplasty and stenting. By…
Carotid artery disease is one of the leading causes of stroke in the United States. Medications and lifestyle changes can prevent or reduce plaque in the carotid arteries, but for…
Brain tumor embolization is a process that lets neurosurgeons block tumors from their blood supplies. During the embolization procedure, your doctor will inject a glue-like liquid or fine particles into…
Embolization is one of the most common techniques for treating brain tumors. Brain tumor embolization involves filling nearby arteries with different materials, polyvinyl alcohol particles, soft metal coils or a…
