Tuesday, May 27, 2025
St. Mary Medical Center completes 100th TCAR procedure to treat carotid artery disease
NORTHWEST INDIANA | The Cardiovascular team at St. Mary Medical Center marked a significant milestone in May with the completion of their 100th TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedure. TCAR is a clinically proven and minimally invasive approach for treatment of carotid artery disease and prevention of stroke. St. Mary Medical Center was the first hospital in Northwest Indiana to perform TCAR. “TCAR represents the future of carotid repair,” said Anas Safadi, MD, an interventional