Deep Dive: Carotid Artery Stent Placement

Saturday, April 11, 2026

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Coordinator(s)

Joseph Gemmete, MD, FACR, FSIR

Professor
Central Michigan University, United States
Manraj Heran, MD (he/him/his)

Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiologist; Pediatric Interventional Radiologist
BC Children's Hospital; Vancouver General Hospital, Canada
Sri Hari Sundararajan, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology, Attending Physician of Neurointerventional Radiology, Interventional Radiology, and Diagnostic Neuroradiology
University Radiology Group / Robert Wood Johnson Universitu Hospital / St. Peter’s University University Hospital, United States

Note: Tickets are required to attend. Add the Deep Dive to your SIR 2026 meeting experience during the registration process.

This immersive Deep Dive is designed to upskill interventional specialists by providing a comprehensive, evidence-based exploration of carotid artery stenting (CAS) and related techniques. Participants will review current standards of care, including medical therapy and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) while focusing on the expanding role of CAS in both asymptomatic and symptomatic disease, as well as its emerging application in acute ischemic stroke.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the rationale and evidence supporting carotid artery stenting (CAS) and TCAR across various patient populations, strengthen their skills in interpreting carotid duplex, transcranial Doppler (TCD), CTA, and MRA imaging for procedural planning, and develop the expertise to evaluate new stent and embolic protection technologies in the context of evolving reimbursement and coding considerations.
Hands-on, vendor-supported simulation stations will provide practical experience in stent deployment and embolic protection, while multidisciplinary case discussions will reinforce evidence-based decision-making to optimize patient outcomes. This deep dive is a prime opportunity to refine technical skills, integrate new data, and elevate expertise in carotid intervention.

Learning Objectives:

Have knowledge of the different types of stents and protection devices used for carotid artery stent (CAS) placement.
Have knowledge of medical management and the current literature for carotid atherosclerotic disease including medical management, carotid stent placement, and surgery.
Have knowledge of current billing and advanced techniques and contoversies related to carotid stent placement

Presentations:

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM ET

Medical Therapy & Pathophysiology
Speaker: Sri Hari Sundararajan, MD – University Radiology Group / Robert Wood Johnson Universitu Hospital / St. Peter’s University University Hospital
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM ET

NASCET & Surgical Management
Speaker: Kathryn Howe – UHN - Toronto General Hospital
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM ET

Symptomatic & Asymptomatic Trials - CREST / CREST-2
Speaker: Kathryn Howe – UHN - Toronto General Hospital
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM ET

Antiplatelet / Anticoagulation
Speaker: Stephen R. Chen, MD – MD Anderson Cancer Center
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM ET

Access Techniques
Speaker: Hugo Cuellar-Saenz, MD, PhD (he/him/his) – LSU Health Shreveport
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM ET

Stents & Protection Systems
Speaker: Manraj Kanwal Singh Heran, MD (he/him/his) – BC Children's Hospital; Vancouver General Hospital
9:55 AM - 10:10 AM ET

Vendor Presentations: Terumo; C-Guard; Medtronic NeuroGuard; Protection Devices
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM ET

Mentice Simulation; Radial/Femoral Modules; Protection Devices
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Reimbursement Overview
Speaker: Hugo Cuellar-Saenz, MD, PhD (he/him/his) – LSU Health Shreveport
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM ET

Acute Stroke Management
Speaker: Sri Hari Sundararajan, MD – University Radiology Group / Robert Wood Johnson Universitu Hospital / St. Peter’s University University Hospital
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM ET

Emerging Technologies
Speaker: Joseph J. Gemmete, MD, FACR, FSIR – Central Michigan University