to minimize the risk of embolic events, several protection strategies have been introduced. we have evaluated the short-term outcome of patients who underwent carotid stenting with the routine use of cerebral protection devices. in our center, 36 successful carotid stenting procedures (of 38 attempted) were performed in 37 patients (23 men; age mean [sd] 667 years). cerebral protection involv...

BACKGROUND The number of bariatric procedures is rapidly growing as the prevalence of obesity in the USA is increasing. Such procedures are not without complications, and those affecting the nervous system are often disabling and irreversible. We now describe our experience with these complications and review the pertinent literature. METHODS We describe 26 patients with major neurologic cond...

Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) remain at high risk for long-term neurodevelopmental disabilities. Acute neurologic complications, such as seizures, transient ischemic attack, intracranial hemorrhage, and stroke may occur in the setting of cardiac surgery catheterization.