After the angioplasty, he will insert a stent which is a small metal cage which will help keep the carotid artery open after the procedure. There are only a few centers in the United States performing this procedure. Data will be collected on at least 25 patients and sent to the FDA for review. These patients will be followed very closely for at least two years. MPEG Echo Working Group.
Digital compression is necessary because of bandwidth and storage constraints.
Presented in part at the American Society of Echocardiography. Working with a local tertiary care hospital to develop a cardiology-based digital video archive and communication system.