Would a stent stabilize my carotid dissection?
The treatment for the carotid dissection depends upon: 1. Location, intracranial or extracranial 2. Diameter of the vessel 3. Documented...
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What can I do for persistent symptoms after my STEMI and stent?
Dear Stephanie: this is not an easy one. Other causes of chest pain are the neck and the GI tract....
Is it possible to laser a stent in the hope of reopening it?
There are multiple devices to treat ISR (in-stent restenosis), including laser, atherectomy, and drug coated balloon. All have limited success.
Why is thrombectomy/angioplasty just as effective as stent placement?
Dear Andrew: When a plaque ruptures, the underlying layer of the artery is exposed which triggers clot formation. That is...
