| If the ultrasound shows stenosis or atheroma, the patient should understand the risks and benefits of the procedure. |
| Other cardiovascular causes include severe mitral stenosis and pulmonary embolism. |
| As the next five years passed, his back pain gradually got worse and eventually spinal canal stenosis was diagnosed. |
| In addition, the bronchoscope cannot pass areas of stenosis or occlusion, prohibiting evaluation of distal areas. |
| Examples of fixed obstruction include tracheal stenosis, foreign body, or neoplasm. |
| A minimally invasive alternative to carotid endarterectomy is angioplasty and stenting of a carotid stenosis. |
