Carotid Stenting

Commentary

CAS Reimbursement: Anatomy of a Retraction

09/05/2008

On April 30, 2007, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Coverage and Analysis Group (CAG) posted their Final Decision for 2007 regarding Medicare coverage for carotid stenting (CAS).

On April 30, 2007, the Centers...

09/05/2008

Vascular Disease Management

Review

Duplex Ultrasound Surveillance After Carotid Stent Angioplasty

09/05/2008

Duplex ultrasonography, developed by Dr. Eugene Strandness, Jr. at the University of Washington in the 1970s, has evolved to become the primary noninvasive diagnostic technique for the evaluation of the extracranial carotid artery.

Duplex ultrasonography,...

09/05/2008

Vascular Disease Management

Original Research

Is Carotid Stenting of Complicated Plaques Safe?

09/05/2008

The risk of embolization during CAS may be influenced by a number of factors. Many studies have focused on the risk associated with catheterization maneuvers, experience of the physician, techniques and types of device used.1 Plaque...

The risk of embolization during...

09/05/2008

Vascular Disease Management