[ Air embolism during carotid dilatation with a stent].

We presented the case of endovascular treatment of the restenosis of the carotid artery occuring after carotid endarterectomy. We have shown the need of applying the protection systems during the endovascular procedure, in order to prevent the distal embolisation cused by ahterosclerotic debris and/or air.

[Endovascular and surgical management of carotid artery restenosis].

Background: The incidence of recurrent carotid stenosis after primary endarterectomy ranges from 10-34%. We presented our four year experience and comparing reoperation versus endovascular treatment.

Methods: In period from 2001 to 2005, 50 patients, 37 men and 13 women, were treated surgically and endovascular due to restenosis.

[Indications for carotid endarterectomy in patients with symptoms: when, where?].

Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is one of the most commonly used surgical methods in the treatment of cerebral stroke with both therapeutic and also prophylactic implications. CEA has been used in surgical practice for 40 years. At the beginning it was very popular and was widely used.