Covering clinical assessment, techniques and devices, medical treatment, and more, this book reviews the state of the art in carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS). The editors have drawn together a panel of experts to that summarize current knowledge about endovascular interventional therapy for carotid disease. They present a broad overview of approaches and techniques, a discussion of protection devices and potential pitfalls, and coverage of methods to reduce potential complications, select and enlarge indications, and improve short- and long-term results. A report from the leading edge of medical science, the book supplies the information readers need to determine when it is appropriate to use CAS.