Carotid angioplasty and stenting are procedures that open  congested  highways to restore blood inflow to the brain. They are  frequently performed to treat or  help strokes.  The carotid  highways are located on each side of your neck. These are the main  highways supplying blood to your brain. They can be  congested with adipose deposits( shrine) that laggardly or block blood inflow to the brain  a condition known as carotid  roadway  complaint which can lead to a stroke.  The procedure involves temporarily  fitting  and inflating a  bitsy balloon into the clogged  roadway to widen the area so that blood can flow freely to your brain.  Carotid angioplasty is  frequently combined with another procedure called stenting. Stenting involves placing a small essence coil ( stent) in the clogged  roadway. The stent helps prop the roadway open and decreases the chance of it narrowing again. Carotid angioplasty and stenting may be used when traditional carotid surgery( carotid endarterectomy) is not possible or it's too  parlous.