National Stroke Prevention Study Reveals Surgery And Stenting Equally Effective
February 28, 2010 – 11:21 pmA major study shows that a minimally-invasive procedure is as effective and safe as the gold standard for treating blockages of the carotid artery, giving patients who prefer a less invasive procedure a proven alternative. The Methodist Hospital in Houston is a top 10 enrolling site for the CREST study (Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy vs. Stenting Trials), funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health…
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