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TCAR Procedure: TransCarotid Artery Revascularization

A Newer Procedure to Birmingham Being Done at St. Vincent’s East Potential complications of both surgery (carotid endarterectomy or CEA) and conventional stenting (accessed from the groin) for stroke prevention in patients with carotid artery disease occur during or after the procedures. Studies have shown a higher risk of stroke during conventional stenting as compared to surgery and…