CAROTID ARTERY STENOSIS

This study looked back at 199 people who already received the Precise Pro Rx stent to treat narrowed carotid arteries (the main arteries in the neck). Researchers wanted to see how well the stent worked and if there were any serious problems like stroke, heart attack, or death. T…

This study tested a simple procedure called remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) in 100 people with narrowed neck arteries who were having surgery to clear the blockage. RIC involves briefly inflating a blood pressure cuff on both arms to temporarily stop blood flow, then releasing…

This completed clinical trial tested a procedure called ischemic postconditioning to prevent brain damage in 40 people undergoing carotid surgery for severe artery narrowing. The procedure involves briefly clamping and unclamping the carotid artery in cycles after surgery to prot…

This study examined 200 adults who had surgery to remove plaque from their carotid arteries. Researchers identified bacteria living inside the plaques and tracked whether certain types were linked to later strokes, re-narrowing of the artery, or death. The goal was to learn which…

This study looked back at the medical records of 200 people who had artery repair surgery using the Uni-Graft K DV patch. The goal was to see how often the artery narrowed again after surgery and to check for any bleeding or strokes. The study did not give any new treatment, but …

This study looked at how well people think and remember after surgery to clear a blocked neck artery (carotid endarterectomy). About 800 patients took brain tests before and after surgery, and their results were compared to people having spine surgery. The goal was to find out ho…

This completed Phase 4 trial tested whether xenon gas (LENOXe) can keep blood pressure as stable as sevoflurane during carotid artery surgery in 84 elderly patients. The study measured blood pressure changes every minute during surgery. Researchers also looked at safety, recovery…