American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 78, Issue 3, Supplement 1 , Pages 8-12 , 14 August 1996

Carotid Stent-Supported Angioplasty: A Neurovascular Intervention to Prevent Stroke

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American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 78, Issue 3, Supplement 1 , Pages 8-12 , 14 August 1996