Медцентр в Кентукки внедрил инновационную процедуру для профилактики инсультов

Медцентр Health в Боуллинге-Грин стал первым в юго-центральной части Кентукки, предложившим пациентам лечение каротидной болезни с помощью нового FDA-одобренного устройства Neuroguard. Данная малоинвазивная методика позволяет удалять бляшки без разрезов и общей анестезии, снижая риск инсульта до минимума.

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Med Center Health first in south-central Kentucky to offer new stroke prevention procedure Doctors are using the Neuroguard IEP System to treat carotid artery disease What This Story Is About - Med Center Health in Bowling Green is now using the Neuroguard IEP System, a new FDA-approved device, to treat carotid artery disease and help prevent strokes. Why It Matters - Carotid artery disease causes up to a third of all strokes, and this new minimally invasive procedure gives south-central Kentucky patients a treatment option without surgical incisions or general anesthesia. What Happens Next - Doctors at Med Center Health will continue offering the procedure to patients with carotid artery disease who qualify for treatment. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Med Center Health says it is the first hospital in south-central Kentucky to offer a new procedure to help prevent strokes. Doctors in Bowling Green are now using a device called the Neuroguard IEP System. It is FDA approved to treat carotid artery disease, and clinical studies show a 99% stroke-free rate through 30 days after the procedure. What is carotid artery disease Carotid artery disease happens when plaque narrows the large blood vessels on either side of the neck that carry blood to the brain. It is blamed for up to a third of all strokes. People with high “bad” cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, or a history of smoking are at higher risk. How the procedure works Vascular surgeon Dr. Brian Grant said this is the most minimally invasive way they have to clear that plaque, with no surgical incisions, no general anesthesia, and many patients able to go home the same day. Doctors thread a stent into the carotid artery to hold it open, then use a small balloon to press it against the artery wall. The Neuroguard device also has a built-in filter designed to catch tiny clots that can break loose during the procedure, which may help lower the risk of stroke. Dr. Grant said staying on the leading edge of vascular care lets them tailor treatment to more patients without those patients having to leave south-central Kentucky. Copyright 2026 WBKO. All rights reserved.