Carotid artery stenting improves cognitive speed and memory function in some patients
29th Nov 2005, 00:15 GMT
Stenting of the carotid artery significantly improves cognitive speed and may improve memory function in some patients, according to research presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). "To my knowledge this is the first study combining neuropsychological testing and perfusion imaging that screens for silent ischemic stroke events that can occur during stenting," said Iris Q... click link for more info.
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