Carotid Stenting

Carotid stenting is a relatively new endovascular treatment (done through or inside the blood vessels) for carotid artery disease.  You might decide that carotid stenting is a better option for you because you would not need to have the incision in your neck or general anesthesia necessary for CEA.  However, carotid stenting does not have the long history that CEA does, although clinical studies have shown that carotid stenting is as safe and effective as CEA.