Carotid Procedures
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid stent (CAS) are proceudres to remove a blockage in the blood vessels leading to your brain.
Mortality rate
Mortality rate is the statistical measure of the number of people who die.
During 2018 calendar year 2018:
- The mortality and stroke rate (strokes within 30 days of procedure) for asymptomatic carotid procedures at UI Hospitals & Clinics was 0 percent.
IV Alteplase Treatment
IV alteplase is a medication used to treat eligible ischemic stroke patients.