Procedure
- Informed consent obtained and local anaesthetic administered
- Preparation of both groins with antiseptic and draped
- Puncture into femoral artery and access through short sheath
- Guidewire passed through aorta and into arch
- Arch aortogram obtained if not previously performed to confirm suitability to continue
- Carotid and cerebral angiogram performed
- Long access sheath placed after cannulation of common carotid artery (CCA)
- Guidewire passed through area of carotid narrowing
- Placement of embolic protection device to prevent debris reaching the brain
- Angioplasty of carotid narrowing
- Stent deployment
- Angioplasty after stent deployment
- Removal of protection device, guidewires and sheath
- Aftercare of groin puncture site
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