'Doubly Protected' Carotid Stenting Makes Stroke Less of a Risk

'Doubly Protected' Carotid Stenting Makes Stroke Less of a Risk

(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- The Neuroguard carotid stent system, with its integrated embolic filter, continued to show good results at 2 years for people with carotid artery stenosis deemed poor candidates for surgery, based on the PERFORMANCE...

Minimally Invasive Vascular Surgery in Stroke Care: Dr. Gulshakhnoza Mukhammadieva’s Role in Advancing Outcomes in Central Asia - Gilmore Health News

Stroke is still one of the most serious health threats globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries where early intervention isn’t always accessible. Carotid artery disease, which can lead to ischemic stroke, is often treatable, but getting the right care to the right patient in time remains a challenge. In Uzbekistan, vascular surgeon Dr. Gulshakhnoza Mukhammadieva is trying to close that gap by introducing minimally invasive proced…