Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Ulceration
Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
Stenting of the Carotid Arteries
In the future, carotid artery disease may be treated by carotid stenting where a small metal tube (the stent) is placed into the artery to keep it open. The advantage of stenting over surgery is that the stent can be inserted into the carotid artery via the artery at the top of the leg thus avoiding any cuts in the neck. At present we do not know if carotid stenting is as effective as carotid endarterectomy at preventing strokes and blindness. However, studies are currently underway and it is possible that in 5-10 years time most patients with carotid artery disease will be treated by stenting rather than surgery
a carotid stent