Carotid stent-supported angioplasty in a patient with symptomatic and critical aortic stenosis

We report a successful carotid angioplasty in a patient with symptomatic and critical aortic stenosis. The safety and feasibility of this technique in this scenario have not been well established and reported. With careful planning and technique, we believe the procedure should be safe and feasible....

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Published in:Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions 2002-08, Vol.56 (4), p.498-502
Main Authors: Li, Steven Siu-Lung, Yiu, Siu-Fung, Chiang, Chung-Seung
Format: Article
Language:English
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Angioplasty, Balloon
aortic stenosis
Aortic Valve Stenosis - complications
Aortic Valve Stenosis - surgery
Biological and medical sciences
carotid angioplasty
Carotid Stenosis - complications
Carotid Stenosis - therapy
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Stents
Time Factors
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Summary:We report a successful carotid angioplasty in a patient with symptomatic and critical aortic stenosis. The safety and feasibility of this technique in this scenario have not been well established and reported. With careful planning and technique, we believe the procedure should be safe and feasible. Cathet Cardiovasc Intervent 2002;56:498–502. © 2002 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
ISSN:1522-1946
1522-726X
DOI:10.1002/ccd.10237