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New TCAR Procedure Removes Blockages in Carotid Artery - SLUCare Health Watch

TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) is an innovative new procedure that reduces the risk of stroke while clearing blockages in patient's carotid arteries. TCAR also provides faster recovery times than traditional methods. Every year, 15 million people worldwide suffer from stroke. Six million people die and five million are permanently disabled from stroke. Up to one-third of the cases predict carotid artery disease to be the source of stroke and there are 400,000 new diagnoses of carotid artery disease made every year in the U.S. TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) reverses the flow of blood through the brain to send plaque dislodged during the procedure away from the brain and to an external filter where it’s captured, reducing the risk of stroke. More information online at www.slucare.edu To schedule an appointment with a SLUCare physician, please call (314) 977-4440. SLUCare Physician Group is a patient-centered network of more than 500 health care providers on staff at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. As part of an academic medical practice, SLUCare physicians are experts in their respective fields, providing specialty care for even the most complex medical conditions. SLUCare physicians practice in 47 different hospitals and clinics throughout the St. Louis region, making high-quality, advanced care convenient for you and your family.