Carotid Stenosis is the narrowing of the carotid arteries, the two major arteries that carry blood from the heart to the brain. Unless these arteries are re-opened, there is a significant risk of resulting stroke.

The first step for un-blocking the carotid arteries is to locate the stenosis via diagnostic angiography. A guidewire is then inserted, followed by the introduction of a balloon or self-expanding stent.

Training focusses on the carotid angioplasty technique. Also, increase of the understanding for the risk of embolic strokes. The entire training complex can be divided into sections and taught independently. A specific function allows the trainee to skip areas in order to focus on individual sections and to practice the individual level of training appropriately and effectively.

The selection of instruments is diverse and includes different diagnostic and guide catheters, aspiration catheters, protection systems, wires, balloon catheters, self-expanding and balloon-expanding stents.

The localization and morphological nature of the narrowing can be predefined.