TransCarotid Artery Revascularization

Houston Methodist West Hospital Offers New Minimally Invasive Treatment that Prevents Stroke

Houston Methodist West Hospital now offers an innovative new procedure called TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR), a minimally invasive and safe approach for patients at risk of stroke due to carotid artery disease. Carotid artery disease is a form of atherosclerosis, or a buildup of plaque, in the two main arteries in the neck that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain. If left untreated, carotid artery disease can often lead to stroke; it is estimated to […]