Carotid Angioplasty & Stenting

Risks

Like all medical procedures, carotid angioplasty and stenting carries some risks. Serious complications are rare, and the risks of the procedure are usually lower than those of not being treated for carotid artery disease. Make sure you talk with your doctor about the risks. Some risks include the following:

  • Stroke
  • Death
  • Bleeding at the catheter insertion site
  • Renarrowing of the artery due to a clot in the stent (restenosis)
  • Kidney damage from the dye used for X-rays (more likely for patients who already have kidney disease)

Improving Patient Care

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) is the leading nonprofit medical society representing invasive and interventional cardiology. Founded in 1978, SCAI’s mission is to lead the global interventional cardiovascular community through education, advocacy, research, and quality patient care. 

SCAI has dedicated its work to advancing the profession and is the designated society for guidance, representation, professional recognition, education, and research opportunities for invasive and interventional cardiology professionals. For more than 40 years, SCAI has personified professional excellence and innovation globally, fostering a trusted community of more than 4,500 members dedicated to medical advancement and lifesaving care for adults and children with cardiovascular disease.  

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions®

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