Abstract
Stroke is the most common and disabling neurological disorder. Carotid artery stenosis is a significant risk factor for stroke. Two kinds of therapy exist to improve the blood flow in the carotid arteries. Stenosis plaque is eliminated by surgical intervention (carotid endarterectomy). Endovascular treatment is a promising new alternative to the traditional surgical repair. The plaque is thrust aside by endovascular intervention. During percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and/or stenting, dislodged plaque particles can cause stroke. Embolic protection devices can prevent particles from being dislodged during carotid artery stenting. They are inserted distal to the target lesion before stenting.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering |
| Subtitle of host publication | Image Processing, Biosignal Processing, Modelling and Simulation, Biomechanics |
| Publisher | Springer Verlag |
| Pages | 628-630 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Edition | 4 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783642038815 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2009 |
| Event | World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering: Image Processing, Biosignal Processing, Modelling and Simulation, Biomechanics - Munich, Germany Duration: 7 Sep 2009 → 12 Sep 2009 |
Publication series
| Name | IFMBE Proceedings |
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| Number | 4 |
| Volume | 25 |
| ISSN (Print) | 1680-0737 |
Conference
| Conference | World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering: Image Processing, Biosignal Processing, Modelling and Simulation, Biomechanics |
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| Country/Territory | Germany |
| City | Munich |
| Period | 7/09/09 → 12/09/09 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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