New Groundbreaking Method for Carotid Disease Patients: Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)

Air Date: 10/5/20
Duration: 10 Minutes
New Groundbreaking Method for Carotid Disease Patients: Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)
Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) is a new option for patients with carotid artery disease considered to be at high-risk for the conventional operative approach. Antonio J Covarrubias, M.D., discusses how the TCAR procedure is performed, who is an ideal candidate, benefits of the procedure, and recovery and resources post-procedure.