Carotid stenting with double layered stents: Double trouble or double benefit?

Authors :: Safian RD
Source :: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions [Catheter Cardiovasc Interv] 2018 Mar 01; Vol. 91 (4), pp. 758-759.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: The use of double layer (covered) stents during carotid artery stenting (CAS) appears to be safe; attenuation of plaque prolapse and distal embolization is reasonable but unproven. Double layer stents are commercially available in Europe but not in the United States; similar benefits might be obtained by implanting two self-expanding stents, to decrease the effective free cell area. Embolic protection devices (EPDs) are recommended in all CAS patients; the use of double layer stents does not eliminate the need for EPDs.<br /> (© 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.)

Subjects :: Europe
Humans
Stents
Treatment Outcome
Angioplasty
Embolic Protection Devices

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1522-726X
Volume :: 91
Issue :: 4
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions
Publication Type :: Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :: 29532642
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.27562