Joseph J. Ricotta, M.D., MS, DFSVS, FACS, National Medical Director for Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy for Tenet Healthcare recently completed his 200th Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) stroke prevention procedure at Delray Medical Center. Dr. Joseph Ricotta was first in the State of Florida to perform the TCAR procedure in 2018. For patients diagnosed with carotid artery disease, the TCAR procedure is a minimally invasive approach compared with traditional surgical procedures such as carotid endarterectomy. The TCAR procedure is suited for patients who are at a higher risk of surgical complications due to age, medical co-morbidities, or anatomical issues.
