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Indications for carotid artery stenting (CAS) have continued to evolve since carotid artery balloon angioplasty was first introduced in the early 1980s. Indeed, with the ongoing development of endovascular techniques and hardware (including stent design, emboli protection devices, and delivery systems) designed to reduce the risks of CAS, coupled with emerging data demonstrating the long-term safety and durability of CAS; accepted indications for CAS hold promise to emerge as a standard alternative to traditional carotid endarterectomy across a wider array of patient populations. |
